Sacred temples and natural sites in Laos

The waterfall cascades over several limestone tiers forming natural pools filled with mineral-rich water displaying a turquoise color.

A Buddhist temple from the 16th century featuring golden wall paintings, colored glass mosaics and a distinctive multi-tiered roof structure.

This archaeological site contains over 2000 prehistoric stone jars created between 500 BCE and 500 CE.

The temple complex from the 5th century rises up Mount Phou Kao and displays elements of Khmer and Hindu architecture.

The Mekong River splits into multiple channels creating 4000 river islands of various sizes with traditional fishing villages.

Multi-tiered waterfall in the jungle, accessible through boat rides and elephant tours. Natural pools allow swimming.

A 150-meter high mountain with Buddhist temples and an observation platform overlooking the city and Mekong River.

A 7-kilometer cave with an underground river, high ceilings and large stalactites in the limestone mountains.

The park contains a collection of 200 Buddhist and Hindu concrete statues built in 1958.

A temple complex built on a sandstone cliff with seven levels connected by wooden walkways and stairs.

The town sits along Nam Ou River between tall limestone cliffs featuring hiking trails and caves.

A village without roads featuring rice fields, river views and walking paths to surrounding villages and caves.

These caves contain over 4000 Buddha statues made of wood and bronze. The entrance stands 25 meters above the Mekong.

A natural water basin with clear water, surrounded by limestone rocks. Visitors can swim and jump from trees.

Buddhist stupa from the 16th century, standing 9 meters tall. An important religious site for local worshippers.

A volcanic plateau at 1000 meters elevation. The region produces coffee and has several waterfalls.

This Buddhist temple from 1818 contains over 2000 ceramic and silver statues within its wall niches and galleries.

An 18th century Buddhist monastery with traditional wall paintings and a meditation room used by former royal family.

This 16th century Buddhist stupa measures 45 meters in height and is covered with gold leaves.

A Buddhist temple with a stone footprint on a mountain, surrounded by forests and rice fields.

Two waterfalls flow parallel, dropping 100 meters into a gorge. The waterfall stands within Dong Hua Sao National Park amid rainforest.

The Buddhist temple contains the city pillar of Vientiane. A woman sacrificed herself during construction to protect the temple.

This 18th-century temple features traditional Laotian carvings and gold reliefs. The main hall houses Buddha statues.

The 40-meter waterfall cascades over multiple rock levels. A path leads to the base where visitors can swim in the pool.

The Buddhist temple from the 16th century displays religious motif wall paintings and a multi-tiered roof structure following ancient architecture.

These limestone caves served as shelter for over 20,000 people between 1964 and 1973 and housed Pathet Lao administrative offices.

The park contains Stone Age rock art, geological formations and viewpoints over the Mekong River with 80-meter high cliffs.

The museum displays archaeological finds, traditional artworks and documents about the country's history from kingdom to revolution.

The largest waterfalls on the Mekong River, with a height of 21 meters and a width of 13 kilometers. The water cascades over multiple levels forming rapids among the islands.

This 19th century Buddhist temple incorporates elements of Lao and Tai-Lue architecture with red columns supporting the structure.

Built in 1513, this Buddhist temple contains a prayer hall with historic wall paintings and a large stupa.

A hiking trail through forest areas with multiple waterfalls, rock formations and an elevation reaching 1761 meters.

A limestone cave containing 229 bronze Buddha statues discovered by locals in 2004.

A limestone cave with natural mineral deposit formations and an illuminated path through several connected chambers.

A UNESCO World Heritage site with Hindu temple ruins from 5th to 12th centuries, geometric patterns and irrigation systems.