Top 10 Attractions in Laos (2018)

📁 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

📁 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

📁 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

📁 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

📁 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

Luang Prabang – Top 10 Attractions

📁 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

📁 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

📁 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

📁 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

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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

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