Tourism

‘Hidden Hands’ Cave Opens as New Tourism Site in Khammouane

On 8 June, authorities in Khammouane Province have officially opened Hidden Hands Cave (Tham Pha Mue) to visitors, marking the launch of a new heritage tourism destination expected to strengthen cultural tourism and raise the province’s international profile. The opening follows several years of archaeological research conducted by Lao and...

Vang Vieng Gears Up for USD-216M Tourism Overhaul as Old Airport Transforms

Preparations are underway for a USD 216 million tourism complex at the old airfield...

Tourist Numbers in Luang Prabang Double, 3.5 Million in 2025

Luang Prabang saw tourist arrivals doubled in 2025, reaching 3.5 million compared to 2.3...

Laos, Japan Launch Major Upgrade of Wattay International Airport

Laos and Japan launched a major upgrade of Wattay International Airport in Vientiane on...

Remains of 37 People Discovered in Giant Stone Jar in Xieng Khouang

A new excavation on Laos’ mysterious Plain of Jars in Xieng Khouang has uncovered...

Luang Prabang Smashes 2024 Tourism Goal: Over 1.7 Million Visitors, Expecting Surge in Peak Season

By Oulayvanh Sisounonth and Phontham Visapra UPDATED on 30 October at 1:28 PM Luang Prabang, Laos' most popular UNESCO World Heritage city, continues to set...

Vientiane Province Boosts Tourism Goals with 1.3 Million Visitor Target by End of 2025

Vientiane Province is actively boosting tourism to position the industry as a key economic driver, with a goal to attract over 1.3 million visitors...

Vang Vieng Tourist Numbers Increases Amid Infrastructure Upgrade

As of October, Vang Vieng has welcomed over 900,000 tourists, exceeding its target of 800,000. This includes more than 400,000 foreign visitors, according to...