The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists. Laos has a ...

Looking for the perfect Southeast Asia destination that combines stunning scenery and cultural immersion? Then here’s the place for you: In northern Laos lies Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage ...

Hop on the Laos–China Railway for a high-speed ride from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. This one-hour journey is packed with dramatic mountain views, tunnels, and scenic valleys. Comfortable, fast, and ...

Colourful rectangular wooden boats carrying tourists chug along at a leisurely pace across the Mekong River. The atmosphere is idyllic, disturbed only by the monotonous throbbing of the boats’ engines ...

From cascading waters to serene surroundings, these waterfalls offer an unparalleled experience for nature lovers. Let's take ...

VIENTIANE: With the tourism sector in Laos gradually recovering, the Lao government expects that China's resumption of outbound group tours will be a strong boost to the Southeast Asian country's ...

Laos focuses on skilled tour guides to drive tourism growth VIENTIANE: Laos will continue its training programmes to develop a skilled and sufficient tour guide workforce to meet the growing demands ...

VIENTIANE: A national tour guide training course kicked off in Lao capital Vientiane, which aims to produce more qualified personnel to support tourism growth in Laos and address the shortage of ...