Most reviewed places in Laos

Imposing 1960s war memorial featuring a European-style arch & traditional Laotian carvings.

Multitiered hillside waterfalls cascading into swimming pools, reached by walkways & bridges.

Scenic park with a riverside promenade, picnic areas & a nightly market of souvenir vendors.

Daily market for traditional Lao handicrafts from textiles to jewelry, plus produce & street food.

Historic 44-m. gold Buddhist stupa with multiple levels, a walled enclosure & a grassy courtyard.

Accessible by hiking, this summit with sweeping views is a well-known spot to watch the sunset.

Bustling cluster of vendors selling local street foods & baked goods, plus paper lamps & textiles.

Attraction known for dozens of Buddha statues in various poses, also a popular cycling destination.

👍👍 Blue lagoon 1 is a great spot. Yes it is developed and ‘touristy’, but I don’t think that matters. The lagoon itself is fairly small but caters for those who can and can’t swim, with life jackets and tubes, swings and diving platforms. It’s quite fun. The hike up to the cave is steep but not too d...

Buddhist temple complex featuring a variety of ornately detailed shrines, prayer halls & gardens.

Buddhist temple built in the 16th century, drawing bustling crowds with the promise of good luck.

👍👍 You can buy the railway ticket here … it’s located on the first level .. after entering the main entrance , turn left before the escalators and turn right at the end … not many people queuing when I went. Opening hours of the booth are 10 to 12pm , then 1 to 3.30pm You can buy tickets 2 days in ad...

Forested park with waterfalls, wetlands & a plateau, home to Siamese crocodiles & rare hornbills.

Local-history museum in a stately former king's mansion with gardens & ornate architectural accents.

Open-air market next to the Mekong River with stalls selling local handicrafts, clothes & homewares.

19th-century Siamese-style temple with a museum & cloister wall housing thousands of small Buddhas.

Picturesque twin waterfalls in rugged jungle surrounds, with a small pool & adjacent restaurant.

👍 Joma overflows with westerners as it offers many comfort foods that you crave when travelling (donuts, sandwiches etc). They also do the catering for Laos airlines which as my first introduction to the chain. Friendly service and decent food

👍👍 We tried Laab, Tom Yum Kung, Grilled Pork rib, and papaya salad. I especially love the grilled pork <3 Also, we forgot a bag and the restaurant kept for us. Very nice people there.

Modern rooms & suites in a refined lodging featuring an outdoor pool, a restaurant & river views.