1. Kuang Si Falls
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📁 Nature, Waterfall
📍 Luang Prabang
Kuang Si Falls – Highlights
- Picturesque multi-tiered waterfalls
- Series of swimmable azure pools
- Great picnic areas at the lower levels
- Nearby excellent Bear Rescue Centre
Opening Hours
- Daily: 07:30 – 17:30
Entrance Fee
- General: 20,000 kip
2. Mount Phousi
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📁 Mountain, Nature, Panorama
📍 Luang Prabang
Mount Phousi – Highlights
- 100m-tall hill with viewing platforms
- Panoramic views of Luang Prabang town
- Hiking trails among picturesque landscape
- Home to several small Buddhist temples
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 18:00
Entrance Fee
- General: 20,000 kip
3. Patuxai
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📁 Monument, Observation Deck
📍 Vientiane
Patuxai – Highlights
- War monument in the center of Vientiane
- Resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
- Landscaped park with numerous palm trees
- Panoramic views of Vientiane from the summit
Opening Hours
- Daily: 09:00 – 18:00
Entrance Fee
- Summit: 3,000 kip
4. Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)
📁 Park, Statue, Religious
📍 Vientiane
Buddha Park – Highlights
- Hundreds of fascinating religious sculptures
- Unusual variety of Buddhist and Hindu figures
- Large reclining Buddha statue with ad hoc shrine
- Massive pumpkin structure with accessible interiors
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 16:30
Entrance Fee
- General: 5,000 kip
- Photography: +3,000 kip
5. Town of Luang Prabang
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📁 Cityscape, Architecture, Nature
📍 Luang Prabang
Town of Luang Prabang – Highlights
- Beautiful mountain and river sceneries
- Magnificent Laotian Buddhist temples
- Exciting jungle trekking with elephants
- Genuine former palace of Lao royalty
- Laos’ World Heritage Site
6. Pha That Luang
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📁 Religious Site, Monument, Architecture
📍 Vientiane
Pha That Luang – Highlights
- Historic 44m-tall golden Buddhist stupa
- Magnificent architecture with Lao identity
- Numerous Lao and Khmer sculptures
- Massive golden reclining Buddha nearby
Opening Hours
- Tue-Sun: 08:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 16:00
- Mon: Closed
Entrance Fee
- General: 5,000 kip
7. Plain of Jars
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📁 Ancient Ruins, Archaeology
📍 Phonsavan
Plain of Jars – Highlights
- Megalithic archaeological landscape
- Thousands of mysterious giant stone jars
- Several large sites are open for exploration
- Panoramic view of surrounding sceneries
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 16:00
Entrance Fee
- Site 1: 15,000 kip
- Site 2: 10,000 kip
- Site 3: 10,000 kip
- Site 1 is the biggest and most-accessible
8. Wat Phou
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📁 Ancient Ruins, Architecture, Museum
📍 Champasak
Wat Phou – Highlights
- Ancient Khmer temple complex in Laos
- Modern Buddha image in the sanctuary
- Museum housing the temple’s artefacts
- Laos’ World Heritage Site
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 18:00
Entrance Fee
- General: 50,000 kip
9. Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre
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📁 Sanctuary, Animal, Nature
📍 Luang Prabang
Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre – Highlights
- Care centre for victims of illegal wildlife trade
- Home to more than 30 rescued Moon bears
- Nature discovery trails within the park
- Nearby picturesque multi-tiered waterfalls
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:30 – 16:30
Entrance Fee
- General: 20,000 kip
- Included in admission to Kuang Si Falls
10. Elephant Village Sanctuary & Resort
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📁 Sanctuary, Animal, Nature
📍 Luang Prabang
Elephant Village Sanctuary – Highlights
- Jungle trekking with the elephants
- Explore elephant camps and hospital
- Bathe the elephants in Nam Khan river
- Visit the picturesque Tat Sae Waterfall
Sales Office – Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 21:00
Map of Top 10 Attractions in Laos
Author: Jeutravel.com
Date Published: 13 August 2017
Last Updated: 17 March 2018