Essentials of Laos
Vientiane is the largest city in Laos, while Luang Prabang is its capital. Each has its own character. This journey will allow you to discover landmarks on both ends of the country. After exploring the city of Vientiane, you are off to Luang Prabang for a Mekong Cruise and Pak Ou Cava and the impressive Kuang Si waterfall.
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Places you'll stay
Vientiane
The golden stupa of Pha That Luang dominates Vientiane’s skyline, its 45‑metre height visible from the Mekong River that skirts the city’s western edge. Vientiane serves as the capital of Laos, lying on the banks of the Mekong close to the Thai border, and it hosts roughly 840,000 residents according to the 2023 census. The city’s layout spreads across five urban districts that blend colonial remnants with Buddhist monuments.
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Luang Prabang
At sunrise each day, a line of monks in saffron robes walks through the streets of Luang Prabang to receive alms offered by local residents. The town serves as the historic capital of Luang Prabang Province in north‑central Laos and displays a mix of Lao architecture, French colonial buildings, and more than thirty Buddhist temples. In 1995 the city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for this unique cultural landscape. The protected heritage zone includes 33 of the town’s 58 villages, where traditional rituals continue alongside everyday life.
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Moments to look forward to
Vientiane
Unique Temples and Stupa Discovery
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Vientiane
Fly to Luang Prabang, Ancient Capital Visit on Foot
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Luang Prabang
Almsgiving Ceremony, Mekong Cruise and Pak Ou Cave
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Luang Prabang
Impressive Kuang Si waterfall and Hill Tribe Villages Visit
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Incredible Stays
Hotel Recommendation #1
A hand-picked stay in Vientiane.
Hotel Recommendation #2
A hand-picked stay in Luang Prabang.
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