Things to do in Laos

A landlocked country of misty mountains and a slow Mekong River pace, thousands of unexplained ancient stone jars scattered across a plateau, and Southeast Asia's most laid-back capital.

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What's worth your time in Laos

Explore the mysterious stone vessels of the Plain of Jars

Culture

Thousands of massive carved stone jars scattered across a highland plateau, dating back roughly 2,500 years with their purpose still debated.

Give alms to monks in Luang Prabang's morning tak bat ceremony

Culture

A centuries-old Buddhist tradition where saffron-robed monks process through the streets at dawn to receive food offerings from residents and visitors alike.

Take a slow boat down the Mekong River

Adventure

A multi-day riverboat journey between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang, passing riverside villages at an unhurried, genuinely traditional pace.

Swim in the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Falls

Nature

A multi-tiered waterfall near Luang Prabang with strikingly blue, swimmable pools cascading through limestone terraces.