Provinces General Info
Regions of Lao PDR
| Northern Laos (Bokeo, Luang Prabang, Luang Namtha, ...) hilltribe villages, mountains and the remarkably charming former capital |
| Central Laos (Vientiane City, Vientiane, Tha Khaek, Plain of Jars, Vang Vieng, Vieng Xai, Tham Nong Pafa Cave) south-east Asia's sleepiest capital city and rural countryside |
| Southern Laos (Champasak, Pakse, Savannakhet, Si Phan Don.) the Mekong flatlands, more mountains and the area least visited by tourists |
Main Cities of Lao PDR
- Vientiane - the still sleepy capital on the banks of the Mekong River
- Huay Xai - in the north, on the Mekong and the border with Thailand
- Luang Prabang - a UNESCO World Heritage City known for its numerous temples, colonial era architecture, and vibrant night market.
- Luang Namtha - capital of the north, known for its trekking.
- Muang Xay - also known as Oudomxay, the capital of the multiethnic province of Oudomxay.
- Pakbeng - halfway point on the overnight slow boat between Huay Xai & Luang Prabang
- Pakse - gateway to the Wat Phu ruins and the "four thousand islands" (Si Phan Don)
- Savannakhet - in the south on the Mekong, connected by bridge to Mukdahan, Thailand
- Tha Khaek - south-east of Vientiane on the banks of the Mekong, a popular base for exploring the Phou Hin Boun National Park including the famous Konglor Cave.