Top Places of Attraction in Laos

Laos is a peaceful country, and it is home to immense beauty and cultural heritage. This country has become one of the upcoming tour destinations in the world. This place has been isolated from the entire world for decades as it is a landlocked country with mountains on every side. However, this country has been discovered slowly by the tourists and has found that there are many interesting places to see and explore.

Important Things to See In Laos

•        Luang Prabang

It is the former royal capital of this country and is one of the important tourist destinations. This city has many monasteries, pagodas and temples that make this place worth visit. This city comes under the heritage sites listed by UNESCO. Here are many accommodation facilities including luxurious hotels and resorts. This place is surrounded by dense forests and palm trees. The golden stupas are usually seen among the forests that look like gold amidst greenery. This is one of the preserved cities of Laos. The entire place has authentic traditional markets, gentle and friendly local people, tasty food and many more. This city has many temples and Buddhist sites, waterfalls and peaks. 

•        The Plain Of Jars

This place is considered as one of the distinctive sites to visit in this country. This large area has numerous stone jars, but no one knows why they are present. These mysterious jars are carved from granite and sandstone and of various sizes ranging from too small to about some meters. This site is located in Xieng Khouang plateau and date back to the Iron Age. Some archeologists considered these jars as the places of food storage and some tell that they were actually the burial sites. There are many cheap travel packages to Laos that include many wonderful destinations in its itinerary. 

•        That Luang

It is the large stupa which is located in Vientiane. The image of this stupa is engraved in the official seal of Laos and is considered as the most sacred site in the whole country. It is known as golden temple and the centre of Laotian Buddhism. This pilgrimage site dates back to 3rd century AD and was first built as a Hindu temple but later converted into a Buddhist stupa. 

•        Tad Fane Waterfall

This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in South East Asia. The entire area is surrounded by fertile plains that produce the best of coffee and tea in this country. This area also offers some of the exciting trekking and day trips to explore the entire place.  

•        Vang Vieng

Laos’s tour cannot be completed without exploring this renowned place. It is considered as a little piece of heaven on earth. It has large limestone cliffs, mountains and rivers that make a dramatic look.

Laos is a place of temples, scenic beauty and delicious cuisine. You can explore this country through the cheap holidays from Laos travel agencies.