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Vat Phou Featured on National Geographic as Hidden Gem in Southeast Asia

Vat Phou, an ancient temple in Laos’ Champasack Province, has been featured in a National Geographic Travel article as a hidden gem for travelers seeking serenity, history, and beauty without the crowds.  This UNESCO-listed site was praised for its “striking resemblance to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat” but with a quieter, more...

ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor Takes Center Stage at Mekong Tourism Forum 2025

Laos hosted the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang from 24 to 27...

Heritage Stupa in Savannakhet Restoration Enters Second Phase

Ing Hang Stupa, a religious monument and national heritage site in Savannakhet Province, is...

Laos Among Highest for US Tourist Visa Overstays, But Lowest for Student Compliance

Laos is among the top countries with the highest overstay rates for The United...

Laos Sees 1.2 Million Tourist Arrivals in Q1 2025, Up 28 Percent from Previous Year

Laos welcomed over 1.2 million tourists in the first quarter of 2025, marking a...

Laos to Prioritize Vietnam and China When Restarting International Tourism

Laos has said it will prioritize international tourists from Vietnam, China, and other ASEAN countries when it reopens borders to international tourists. Deputy Minister of...

Cambodia Officially Begins Issuing Tourist Visas

Cambodia has begun to issue tourist visas after closing its borders to general tourists since March last year. Phnom Phenh Post reports that the Ministry...

Laos Considers Reopening of Borders to Group Tours

The government of Laos has begun to consider opening its borders to certain groups if the right conditions can be met and vaccination rates...

Laos Among 72 Countries Approved by Vietnam for Entry into the Country

Laos is among 72 countries listed as being approved by Vietnam for entry into the country upon its reopening. A list of vaccines recognized as...

Vang Vieng Expressway Cuts Off Vientiane Capital Section

The Vang Vieng Expressway has issued a statement that certain sections of the expressway are now closed, with entrance to the capital prohibited. The Vientiane...

Laos Offers Multi-Entry Visas to Overseas Lao Population

The Government of Laos is offering multiple entry visas to people of Lao descent living abroad. Vientiane Times reports that Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh recently...