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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...

Golden Triangle Zone Imposes Nighttime Entry Ban to Combat ‘Social Ills’

In a bid to combat rising concerns over criminal activities, the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province will be implementing strict entry...

Laos Sees Slight Improvement in Global Ranking for Passports

The Lao passport currently stands in 87th position on a definitive list of the world’s most powerful passports, up slightly from last year’s ranking...

Thailand Includes Laos-China Railway in 2024 Strategic Direction, Boosting Tourism Connectivity

Thailand's Tourism Authority has incorporated the Laos-China Railway into its 2024 strategic direction, aiming to enhance tourism connectivity and attract quality visitors, marking a...

Spending Kip to Make Dong: Why Laos Should Step Up Efforts to Attract More Vietnamese Tourists

As lackluster economic growth causes millions in China to stay home, Laos should do more to attract Vietnamese travelers for its post-pandemic tourism revival. The...

Bokeo SEZ Aims to Achieve International Recognition as Top Tourist Destination

Officials at the Golden Triangle's Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province have set their sights on developing the region as a globally renowned...

Don Deth and Don Khone Islands in Champasack Get New Roads to Boost Tourism

Concrete and asphalt roads were constructed on Don Deth and Don Khone islands in Champasack province, which was Phase II of an infrastructure development...