Laos remains to be one of the most mysterious lands in Asia. Even though Laos is not endowed with stunning beaches, this country still offers tourist the best experience with spectacular mountains surrounded by verdant and lustrous jungles and valleys. Besides the great Buddhist culture also contribute to make Laos an exciting destination for travelers. Laos is growing and changing a lot but it is still a fascinating spot for those who want to experience a real taste of the rural life in Asia.

Why you should put Laos on your traveling bucket list:

Laos offers authentic, unspoiled nature that is a tourist trap for anyone who is eager to escape from hustling and bustling city life. Apart from discovering the forest and mountains, tourists can also spend some time on drifting along the Mekong or you can even reach Laos from Thailand on a boat because there is no railways, ports or bridges connecting Laos and Thailand. So it sounds like an interesting adventure for travelers to have perfect Laos tours. In addition, Laos cuisine is superb delicate and delicious that you shouldn’t miss in any case. At the same time, the city of Luang Prabang which is declared to be one of the world heritage sites is definitely worth a visit. There are many other wowing things that you can experience when you come to this beautiful country.

Highlights in Laos

Luang Prabang might be on top of the traveling list for anyone who first visits Laos. It is an enchanting destination that is regarded as Southeast Asia’s most beautiful spot. It was the royal city of Laos which continues to overlook Vientiane as the destination of choice with its charming French architecture, sacred temples, and spectacular natural beauty. There is also a lot to do and see such as swimming, sailing, hiking through cascading waterfalls, peaks, caves, and jungles. A must-see is the Kuang Si Waterfall which features a large cascade from which you can jump down into pools below. An alternative is to head up to the temple on top of Phu Si Hill in Luang Prabang. From here you can capture the whole stunning town in your view in any angles.

Vang Vieng: This location is considered to be a small party town but if you don’t even in the mood of joining some parties then it is still a great place to spend at least one day to contemplate the beautiful and peaceful nature. The best option that you can go for is to ride a bike along the countryside roads along the river, passing through rice paddy fields surrounded by mist-shrouded mountain and towering limestone karsts. Floating on a buoy on the stunning river should be put on the to-do list in Vang Vieng too.

Vientiane

Vientiane is probably the most laid-back capital city in the area. However, recently, it has grown and changed a lot due to the open up to other countries in commerce, economy, and tourism aspects. This is a good destination to relax while still be able to obtain the modern city service. If you have time, check out Golden Stupa an impressive Buddhist temple or some Laos local market in town is also worth a visit.

Additionally, tourists can also opt for a wide range of attracting activities during the trip:

Hot balloon ride:

You don’t have to travel to Bagan to experience a ride on a hot balloon but Laos also offers you that opportunity. It appears a bit expensive, a 20 minute-ride costs about $80; however, it is still the cheapest price that you can afford compared to that in other countries in the world. So for those who haven’t had a chance to experience, don’t hesitate to try. It is definitely a memorable and highlighted thing to do during your trip.

 

Spend time on Four Thousand Islands

Four Thousand Islands or Si Phan Don is situated in southern Laos. It’s known as a laid-back and charming destination to explore. As the name suggests, it contains a plenty of small islands scattering along the Mekong. There are also a lot of activities that you can take part in during the time here like do kayaking to see Irrawaddy dolphins, cycling, visiting imposing waterfall- the largest one in South Asia, joining beach parties and travellers can even book a fishing trip that you can catch fish and cook them right on boat.

Live in the forest

Lastly, one of the best ways to discover Laos is to hike and spend time in the jungles and see how beautiful nature and wide life animals there. Laos is endowed with pristine forest where live the gibbons. It is strongly suggested for tourists to take part in the Gibbon experience, a project focusing on protecting gibbons. This offers visitors the chance to sleep in tree huts in the forest.