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Southeast Asia’s gentle heart

Laos

Southeast Asia’s most laid-back country — saffron-robed monks, the Mekong, waterfalls, and a slow, gentle rhythm.

— · — — °C Best: Nov–Feb (cool · dry)

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The dawn alms-giving by saffron-robed monks in Luang Prabang

Karst peaks above the Nam Song river at Vang Vieng

Ancient stone jars on the Xieng Khouang plateau

Capital

Vientiane

Language

Lao

Currency

LAK (Lao Kip)

Power

230 V · plug type A, B, C, E, F

Best time

Nov–Feb (cool · dry)

Now in Vientiane

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Icons of Laos

What makes Laos, Laos

Gilded Temples

Alms-Giving Monks

Turquoise Falls

Karst & Caves

The Mekong

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Gear up

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Plan & book

Get to Laos & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Laos

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Before you go

Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in Laos

The dawn alms-giving by saffron-robed monks in Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

A UNESCO town of gilded temples, the dawn alms-giving, and the turquoise Kuang Si falls.

Karst peaks above the Nam Song river at Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng

Karst peaks, lagoons, caves, and tubing on the Nam Song river.

Ancient stone jars on the Xieng Khouang plateau

Plain of Jars

Mysterious ancient stone jars scattered across the Xieng Khouang plateau.

The big picture

About Laos

Southeast Asia’s most laid-back country — saffron-robed monks, the Mekong, waterfalls, and a slow, gentle rhythm.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Pha That Luang, the golden stupa of Vientiane

Before you fly

Visa info

Laos visa: Most visitors get visa-on-arrival or an e-Visa online. Check before travel.

Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Lao immigration authorities for your nationality before booking flights.

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