Laos
Plain of Jars: Ancient Stonework and Modern Scars
Laos’s largest and most visited jar site pairs mysterious ancient artefacts with visible reminders of the region’s 1960s conflict.
Top travel reviews in Laos
19 researched reviews across Laos: hotels, resorts, attractions and landmarks ranked from current public ratings, review volume and real photos.
Laos · Luang Prabang
Wat Pa Phon Phao: Five Floors of Murals and Quiet
This distinctive Luang Prabang temple rewards the walk from the centre with layered interiors, affecting murals and balcony views.
Laos · Luang Prabang
MandaLao Elephant Conservation: Forest Walks With Elephants
Public reviews praise MandaLao for welfare-focused elephant encounters, knowledgeable guides and tranquil walks through forest and river landscapes.
Laos · Sang Ha
Ban Xang Hai: a candid Mekong tour stop
Known as Whiskey Village, Ban Xang Hai combines rice-spirit demonstrations, craft stalls and village life on the boat route to Pak Ou Caves.
Laos · Vientiane
Lao Art Museum: Monumental art and architecture
Large, serene galleries, striking architecture and intricate wooden works make this museum a compelling cultural stop outside central Vientiane.
Laos · Ban Khamyong|
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre: Culture in Focus
This compact Luang Prabang museum introduces Laos’s ethnic communities through thoughtful displays of clothing, crafts and cultural traditions.
Laos · Vientiane
That Dam Stupa: A Brief Historic Stop in Vientiane
This weathered brick stupa rewards historically curious visitors, though its roundabout setting and limited features make it a short sightseeing stop.
Laos · Luang Prabang
UXO Lao Visitor Center: Small Space, Lasting Impact
Public reviews describe a compact but affecting museum that explains how unexploded wartime ordnance continues to shape life across Laos.
Laos · Luang Prabang
The Living Land Company: hands-on rice farming in Luang Prabang
Public reviews praise this scenic farm for its interactive rice experience, engaging guides, generous meals and family-friendly approach.
Laos · Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Old Quarter: Heritage Streets at a Slow Pace
A peaceful heritage district for walking, cycling, traditional architecture, cafés, handicrafts and an unhurried taste of Luang Prabang.
Laos · Vientiane
Electric Pole Super Star: Vientiane’s Unlikely Street Sight
An elaborate tangle of wires has become an amusingly celebrated photo stop for travellers exploring Vientiane.
Laos · Luang Prabang
Heuan Chan Heritage House: Lao culture at a gentler pace
This traditional stilt house combines architecture, artefacts, gardens and hands-on workshops in an intimate Old Luang Prabang setting.
Laos · Luang Prabang
Haw Phra Bang: Ornate Lao Architecture in Luang Prabang
An ornate place of worship within the Royal Palace Museum complex, admired for its layered roofs, vivid decoration and strong photo opportunities.
Laos · Nak Ho
Plain of Jars Site 2: Woodland Jars and Hillside Views
Quieter than Site 1, this atmospheric archaeological stop combines stone jars beneath trees with an open hillside and broad views.
Laos · Muang Champassak
Vat Phou: Khmer stonework and sweeping valley views
Ancient carvings, a peaceful mountain setting and rewarding views make Vat Phou a compelling excursion from Pakse.
Laos · Xiang Di
Plain of Jars Site: Ancient Stones and a Haunting Landscape
Monumental stone jars, rice-field walks and wartime traces make this archaeological landscape one of Xieng Khouang’s most absorbing sights.
Laos · Vientiane
Wat Si Muang: Vientiane’s Lively Guardian Temple
An active, colourful temple where sacred city traditions, merit-making and the story of Vientiane’s guardian spirit come together.
Laos · Xaysettha
Pha That Luang: Vientiane’s Golden Landmark
Public reviews praise this sacred complex for its monumental golden stupa, Lao architecture, temple halls and calm, well-kept grounds.
Laos · Luang Prabang
Wat Xiengthong: Luang Prabang’s landmark temple complex
Sweeping roofs, gold detailing and intricate glass mosaics make this historic riverside monastery one of Luang Prabang’s essential sights.