Laos is a travel destination in South-Eastern Asia. Its capital is Vientiane. December and January are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Laos
Luang Prabang (city, Luang Prabang) — UNESCO town — saffron-robed monks at dawn alms, Kuang Si waterfalls, and French villas.
Vang Vieng (natural, Vientiane Province) — Karst mountain valley — tubing, kayaking, night markets, and sunrise balloon rides.
Vientiane (city, Vientiane Prefecture) — Low-key capital — Pha That Luang golden stupa, COPE visitors centre, and Mekong sunsets.
Kuang Si Falls (natural, Luang Prabang) — Multi-tiered turquoise waterfall outside Luang Prabang with resident moon bears.
Plain of Jars (landmark, Xieng Khouang) — Mysterious megalithic site — thousands of ancient stone jars scattered across a plateau.
4,000 Islands (Si Phan Don) (natural, Champasak) — Mekong archipelago near Cambodia — Irrawaddy dolphins, hammocks, and waterfalls.
Phonsavan (city, Xieng Khouang) — Gateway to Plain of Jars — war history, UXO museums, and Hmong village treks.
Nong Khiaw (natural, Luang Prabang) — Cliffside village on the Nam Ou river — caves, peak viewpoints, and river kayaking.
Tat Lo (natural, Salavan) — Bolaven Plateau waterfall village — coffee-farm cycling, elephant sanctuary, and cool air.
Muang Ngoi (natural, Luang Prabang) — Car-free Mekong village nested below dramatic limestone — trekking to ethnic hill tribes.