The Mekong and mountain landscape seen from Mount Phou Si at sunrise

Kuang Si Falls and a turquoise pool near Luang Prabang

Blue Lagoon in Vang Vieng

Stone gate and Buddhist reliefs at Vat Phou in Champasak

Interior of Tham Jang cave in Vang Vieng

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01 The Laos chapter

Explore Laos

Follow the Mekong through temple towns, limestone caves, turquoise pools and the deep green south. Open the Laos chapter for places worth the detour, field notes and practical stops gathered for travellers who like to look a little closer.

Open the Laos chapter