Οι καλύτερες διαδρομές και πεζοπορίες στο Λάος

A must-see, ideally before 6:30 pm, when it's not so crowded and you can observe the increasing influx of visitors.

Always delicious food, no matter what time of day

The Tat Kuang Si Waterfall, also known as Kuang Si Falls, is a beautiful, multi-tiered waterfall located approximately 29 kilometers south of Luang Prabang in Laos. The waterfall is a popular tourist destination and is known for its turquoise waters, which are caused by the high limestone content.

They charge you 50.000 LAK at the entrance to the trail (june 2025), but the hike and the view is amazing! It can be quite muddy after rain, so be cautious!

Sai Setthathirath I (also Xai Xettitirat, Chai Chetthatirat; full throne name Somdet Brhat-Anya Chao Udaya Buvana Brhat Jaya Setha Maharajadiraja Buvanadi Adipati Sri Sadhana Kanayudha, * January 24, 1534 as Jaya Setha Varman (Setthavong); disappeared under mysterious circumstances near Mueang Ong-Kan in 1571 and was King of Lan Chang and Lan Na between 1548 and 1571. Source and further information: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setthathirath

The original stupa was built on this site in 1566 by King Saysetthathirath and restored in 1953. The golden stupa is 45 meters high and is said to contain a relic of the Buddha. The golden centerpiece of this stupa resembles the curve of an elongated lotus blossom. Only the top is covered with real gold; the rest of the stupa is painted gold. Today, it is the most important national cultural monument in Laos. Source: https://www.tourismlaos.org/that-luang/

Patuxai (Lao: ປະຕູໄຊ, [pátǔː sáj] "Gate of Victory", French also Monument des Morts) is a triumphal arch in the Laotian capital, Vientiane. The 49-meter-high monument stands at the end of Xang Avenue. Patuxai was built in the 1960s as a "Monument to the Heroes of the Royal Army", i.e., for Laos' independence from France (1949). When the Pathet Lao seized power in 1975, the massive concrete structure was nameless for 20 years. It was generally known simply as Anousavali (Monument). On the 20th anniversary of the seizure of power in 1995, the Arch of Triumph was rededicated "To the Heroes of August 23, 1975" (the day the monarch seized power in Vientiane). Confectionery turrets and sculptures from Indian mythology adorn the four-arched concrete structure. The numbers four and seven magically recur in the dimensions of the structure: the four pillars measure 4 × 4 meters, and the entire structure is 7 × 7 meters high. The monumental structure remains unfinished to this day, although the Laotian government has repeatedly approved new funds. Cement that the US had originally intended for the construction of an airfield for the Vietnam War was used here. In addition, building materials were diverted into other canals and used in villas and residential buildings. Currently, the building is primarily of interest to tourists. For a fee, visitors can climb the upper platforms, which offer a panoramic view of the city. The interior floors house numerous tourist shops. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patuxai

Patuxai (Lao: ປະຕູໄຊ, [pátǔː sáj] "Gate of Victory", French also Monument des Morts) is a triumphal arch in the Laotian capital, Vientiane. The 49-meter-high monument stands at the end of Xang Avenue. Patuxai was built in the 1960s as a "Monument to the Heroes of the Royal Army", i.e., for Laos' independence from France (1949). When the Pathet Lao seized power in 1975, the massive concrete structure was nameless for 20 years. It was generally known simply as Anousavali (Monument). On the 20th anniversary of the seizure of power in 1995, the Arch of Triumph was rededicated "To the Heroes of August 23, 1975" (the day the monarch seized power in Vientiane). Confectionery turrets and sculptures from Indian mythology adorn the four-arched concrete structure. The numbers four and seven magically recur in the dimensions of the structure: the four pillars measure 4 × 4 meters, and the entire structure is 7 × 7 meters high. The monumental structure remains unfinished to this day, although the Laotian government has repeatedly approved new funds. Cement that the US had originally intended for the construction of an airfield for the Vietnam War was used here. In addition, building materials were diverted into other canals and used in villas and residential buildings. Currently, the building is primarily of interest to tourists. For a fee, visitors can climb the upper platforms, which offer a panoramic view of the city. The interior floors house numerous tourist shops. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patuxai