Laos combines Buddhist temples, waterfalls and caves. The temple complexes display religious art and architecture from different periods. The natural areas include waterfalls like Kuang Si, cave systems like Tham Kong Lo and mountain ranges with views over the Mekong. The country preserves its cultural and geological features.
Luang Prabang, Laos
The waterfall cascades over several limestone tiers forming natural pools filled with mineral-rich water displaying a turquoise color.
Luang Prabang, Laos
A Buddhist temple from the 16th century featuring golden wall paintings, colored glass mosaics and a distinctive multi-tiered roof structure.
Phonsavan, Laos
This archaeological site contains over 2000 prehistoric stone jars created between 500 BCE and 500 CE.
Champasak, Laos
The temple complex from the 5th century rises up Mount Phou Kao and displays elements of Khmer and Hindu architecture.
Champasak, Laos
The Mekong River splits into multiple channels creating 4000 river islands of various sizes with traditional fishing villages.
Luang Prabang, Laos
Multi-tiered waterfall in the jungle, accessible through boat rides and elephant tours. Natural pools allow swimming.
Luang Prabang, Laos
A 150-meter high mountain with Buddhist temples and an observation platform overlooking the city and Mekong River.
Khammouane, Laos
A 7-kilometer cave with an underground river, high ceilings and large stalactites in the limestone mountains.
Vientiane, Laos
The park contains a collection of 200 Buddhist and Hindu concrete statues built in 1958.
Bueng Kan, Laos
A temple complex built on a sandstone cliff with seven levels connected by wooden walkways and stairs.
Luang Prabang, Laos
The town sits along Nam Ou River between tall limestone cliffs featuring hiking trails and caves.
Luang Prabang, Laos
A village without roads featuring rice fields, river views and walking paths to surrounding villages and caves.
Luang Prabang, Laos
These caves contain over 4000 Buddha statues made of wood and bronze. The entrance stands 25 meters above the Mekong.
Vang Vieng, Laos
A natural water basin with clear water, surrounded by limestone rocks. Visitors can swim and jump from trees.
Savannakhet, Laos
Buddhist stupa from the 16th century, standing 9 meters tall. An important religious site for local worshippers.
Pakse, Laos
A volcanic plateau at 1000 meters elevation. The region produces coffee and has several waterfalls.
Vientiane, Laos
This Buddhist temple from 1818 contains over 2000 ceramic and silver statues within its wall niches and galleries.
Luang Prabang, Laos
An 18th century Buddhist monastery with traditional wall paintings and a meditation room used by former royal family.
Vientiane, Laos
This 16th century Buddhist stupa measures 45 meters in height and is covered with gold leaves.
Bolikhamsai, Laos
A Buddhist temple with a stone footprint on a mountain, surrounded by forests and rice fields.
Pakse, Laos
Two waterfalls flow parallel, dropping 100 meters into a gorge. The waterfall stands within Dong Hua Sao National Park amid rainforest.
Vientiane, Laos
The Buddhist temple contains the city pillar of Vientiane. A woman sacrificed herself during construction to protect the temple.
Luang Prabang, Laos
This 18th-century temple features traditional Laotian carvings and gold reliefs. The main hall houses Buddha statues.
Pakse, Laos
The 40-meter waterfall cascades over multiple rock levels. A path leads to the base where visitors can swim in the pool.
Vientiane, Laos
The Buddhist temple from the 16th century displays religious motif wall paintings and a multi-tiered roof structure following ancient architecture.
Hua Phan Province, Laos
These limestone caves served as shelter for over 20,000 people between 1964 and 1973 and housed Pathet Lao administrative offices.
Ubon Ratchathani border, Laos
The park contains Stone Age rock art, geological formations and viewpoints over the Mekong River with 80-meter high cliffs.
Vientiane, Laos
The museum displays archaeological finds, traditional artworks and documents about the country's history from kingdom to revolution.
Champasak, Laos
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.
Luang Prabang, Laos
This 19th century Buddhist temple incorporates elements of Lao and Tai-Lue architecture with red columns supporting the structure.
Luang Prabang, Laos
Built in 1513, this Buddhist temple contains a prayer hall with historic wall paintings and a large stupa.
Vientiane Prefecture, Laos
A hiking trail through forest areas with multiple waterfalls, rock formations and an elevation reaching 1761 meters.
Khammouane, Laos
A limestone cave containing 229 bronze Buddha statues discovered by locals in 2004.
Vang Vieng, Laos
A limestone cave with natural mineral deposit formations and an illuminated path through several connected chambers.
Champasak, Laos
A UNESCO World Heritage site with Hindu temple ruins from 5th to 12th centuries, geometric patterns and irrigation systems.