Recently, exotic Laos is gaining increasing attention of travelers. Even though the country does not have access to the sea, and the rest at the resorts of Laos is different from the usual idea of it, here you can spend time so that the impressions will last for the whole year. The sea of unsolved mysteries, fascinating adventures and wonderful photos will give tourists the resorts of Laos.
Of course, neighboring countries can boast a first-class beach holiday. However, this does not diminish the dignity of the resorts of Laos, rich in magnificent landscapes, impassable jungles, majestic mountains, mesmerizing waterfalls and unique ancient buildings. And lovers of outdoor activities are waiting for a wide range of entertainment and opportunities to experience themselves.
Popular tourist places
Each corner of the country is unique and unique in its own way. This review will be dedicated to the main and most visited resorts of Laos.
- Vientiane is the largest resort and at the same time the capital of Laos. It is on the northeast coast of the Mekong River. Despite its status, the city is quite calm and friendly. Vientiane attracts tourists with many ancient sights and exquisite local cuisine . The business card of the city is amazing parks of various shapes and sizes.
- Luang Prabang is a paradise of the country, protected by UNESCO. National parks, green mountain ranges, cascades of majestic waterfalls, mysterious caves - all this is fraught with a Laos resort. Interesting entertainment for tourists will be walks on elephants. For fans of shopping here are open many souvenir shops .
- Vang Vieng is an exotic resort of Laos, located on the Nam Son river . This city is chosen mainly by lovers of outdoor activities and natural beauties. The main entertainment is kayaking and tubing along the river, climbing by limestone mountains is no less popular. In the central street of the resort there are many different hotels, Internet cafes, restaurants and bars, including night.
- Phonsavan is a fantastic Laos resort, whose name translates as "paradise mountains". City landscapes are gradually replaced by villages with colored wooden houses, green mountains and deciduous forests. Here you can meet local cowboys or even get into the bullfights on the eve of New Year's Eve. The main attraction of Phonsavan is the Valley of Jars .
- Savannakhet or "paradise city" - one of the most visited resorts of southern Laos, as well as a major trade center of the country. The center of Savannakhet attracts tourists with its rather unusual architecture in colonial style, wide boulevards and green areas. You can get acquainted with the culture of the country in the museums of Savannakhet. The sacred place of the city and the revered Buddhist structure in Laos is the Stupa of the temple That Inghang.
- Champasak is a tourist area in the south-west of Laos. The resort is actively visited by travelers to appreciate the unique flora and fauna, as well as historical sights. The nature of Champasak is rich in deep rivers, picturesque waterfalls and peaked mountains. At the foot of the Phu Kao mountain range are the ruins of the Wat Phu temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Saravan is one of the southern resorts of Laos, which will present a lot of unforgettable adventures. Among tourists, the resort is popular thanks to the Bolaven Plateau , which is ideal for trekking. In addition, there is a huge number of beautiful waterfalls, ethnic distinctive villages, tea and coffee plantations. In Phu Xieng Thong National Park, which is located on the territory of Saravan, you can get acquainted with rare animal species.
- Nong Khiaw is a small picturesque resort of Laos, located on the banks of the Nan Ou river. The town has all the necessary infrastructure for comfortable travel. There are hotels, cafes, shops, bicycle and scooter rental offices. Local guides organize for tourists trekking of varying complexity and duration around the resort. From the observation deck on the top of the Phatoke Cave, stunning natural landscapes open.