A park on the banks of the Mekong River, 25 km from the capital. It houses many sculptures of Buddha and other, sometimes fantastic, creatures and compositions. The structures are stylized, seem ancient, although the park was opened about 50 years ago. There is a lot of greenery around, a great place for walking. The most visited tourist destination in Laos.

A monument in honor of Lao soldiers who died in the war. The architecture of the arch is traditional, but the design is made in compliance with national techniques. The memorial is installed in the center of the capital, on one of the main avenues. Nearby there is a small park, ponds, and musical fountains. There is an observation deck at the very top of the arch.

A vast area near the Annam ridge, on which thousands of ancient stone objects (pots) of unknown purpose are located. Each stone vessel weighs several tons. Hypotheses about their purpose are different, there is no consensus. The pots are scattered across several sites in the valley, tourists can enter only three of them.

Both sites are located close to each other, located in the former capital of Laos. The palace is the residence of the last king of Laos. The building is very decorative, brightly decorated and perfectly preserved for more than a hundred years that have passed since its construction. Located in a secluded place, far from the capital and civilization, it is a unique natural and architectural complex. The temple complements it, being a rare example of a Buddhist temple building.

The Caves of a Thousand Buddhas, a temple rock complex on the Mekong River, near the old capital of the country. About 4,000 Buddha statues are located there. They are brought by locals and pilgrims. You can get to the caves only by river, there is no pedestrian road.

7000 Buddha statues, the oldest of them belong to the XV century. Most of the statues are located outside the temple, in special niches, and inside there is one large one with a sculpture of a giant cobra next to it. Entrance to the temple-museum is paid, but purely symbolic. Part of the complex is given to monks, it is impossible to visit it.

The architectural monument of Laos No. 1, is considered a symbol of the country. The structure is ancient, large-scale and majestic. The central building is a Large Stupa. The protruding part of the temple covered with gold can be seen from afar. Other temple buildings are located around. The territory between them is well maintained, there is a souvenir market nearby.

The remains of the buildings of the ancient temple complex, located in the southern part of the country. The ruins are surrounded by picturesque green hills, one of which (the mountain Phoo Kao) was an object of worship of the ancients and is associated with the temple. The preserved elements of the buildings belong to the XI-XIII centuries. Even the small surviving part amazes the imagination with the richness of carvings, decorative ornaments. The monument is protected by UNESCO.

The longest river in the territory Indochina. Part of it flows through Laos. It has picturesque green shores, mangroves are found in large numbers on them. There are many inhabitants, fishing on the river is famous for its fantastic scope. About 700 km is navigable, but the riverbed often shallows. Tourists actively travel along the river on traditional boats.

It is located on the Mekong River, in the national Park of the same name. From August to November, the waterfall makes the most vivid impression, since at this time it has the maximum water level. It is a whole system of amazingly bright blue lakes and water cascades, the highest of which reaches 54 meters. A favorite vacation spot for the local population and tourists. One of the most picturesque and interesting corners of the country.