From remote mountain villages to the Mekong River, each Lao province is a destination in itself. And, it’s easy to explore several during your visit. Click on a region to learn more about destinations in Laos.
Sayabouly: The Land of Elephants
History: Little is known about Sayabouly’s past, and much is shrouded in myth. Here’s what historians know…Evidence points to 1,000-year-old relics in today’s Sayabouly Province as proof of early settlements…
Phongsaly: Land of Green Tea
History: Phongsaly is wedged between China and Vietnam, and both countries have influenced the province, which was once part of the ethnic Tai Lue’s Sipsongpanna Kingdom. Little is known of…
Luang Namtha…Nature’s Playground
History: Discover the tug-of-war past of the Last Frontier’s far northwest. Archaeological evidence, including stone tools found in the Nam Chook River Valley in Vieng Phoukha, and cliff paintings near…
Vientiane Province: Nature between Capitals
History: Remnants of an ancient Mon-Khmer settlement has been found near Ban Phon Hong. However, Vientiane Province’s history is mostly entwined the birth of the Lane Xang Kingdom in the…
Vientiane Capital: The World’s Most Relaxing City
Vientiane Capital: The World’s Most Relaxing City Ease into your trip into Asia’s last frontier, or unwind from your action packed tour. Experience tranquillity in the world’s most relaxing city…
Nature’s Backdoor…Bolikhamxay
History: Founded by old Siam, Bolikhamxay is now 100% Laos. Bolikhamxay faced many invasions from the Siamese throughout its history. The foundation of the provincial capital Pakxan dates from the…
Savour Unseen Salavan
History: Though Salavan’s forests hide prehistoric sites including stone caskets and cave paintings, little is known about the province’s history. According to some historians, approximately 1,500 years ago, a Mon-Khmer…
Tapping into Remote Sekong
History: Little is known of this remote province. Sekong was established in 1984, and consists of areas that were once part of Salavan and Attapeu Provinces. After its founding, Sekong…
Champasak: Heritage on The Mekong
History: Surround yourself in Champasak’s amazing ancient history dating 2,000 years. According to several historians, Champasak Province was part of the Funan and then Chenla Kingdoms from the 1st to…
