One of the highlights for most visitors to Laos is the former Royal capital of Luang Prabang in the mountains of the north. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, Luang Prabang had over 65 vats in the 18th century, 30 of which still survive intact today.
About 500km south east of Vientiane is the important river port and market town of Savannakhet. The main activity of Savannakhet is as a transit point for goods being shipped to Thailand across the Mekong from Vietnam and China.
tiane, the sleepy capital city, is the point of arrival for most visitors to Laos. Despite being the country’s largest city, Vientiane has a population of only 450, 000. There is a timeless feel to the dusty streets, riverside cafes and ancient temples of this beguiling city.
