Tourism in Laos

Tourism in Laos

Tourism is the fastest growing industry in Laos.

Tourist attractions

Vientiane

* Patuxai
* Pha That Luang

Luang Prabang

* Haw Kham
* Wat Xieng Thong
* Grave site of Henri Mouhot
* Pak Ou Caves

Champasak

* Wat Phu

Vang Vieng

Xieng Khouang

* Plain of Jars

Ecotourism

* Ban Nalan Trail

External links

* Wikitravel's travel guide on Laos: [http://wikitravel.org/en/Laos]
* [http://www.laos.culturalprofiles.net Laos Cultural Profile (Ministry of Information and Culture/Visiting Arts)]
* [http://www.tourismlaos.gov.la The official Laos Tourism Authority site]


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