Travel Laos: Provinces and Cities to Visit
Laos is a neighboring country that is easy to travel to, featuring riverside towns, mountain cities, World Heritage sites, morning markets, ancient temples, bus routes, and charming local cuisine with simple appeal. This page gathers Mr.Hotsia's Laos travel stories sorted by province for easy searching and onward travel.
Select a province below to read stories, view photos, and explore travel routes in that area.
- Travel by experiencing real life: local markets, traditional food, temples, communities, and actual travel routes.
- Ideal for those who want to see Laos from a local perspective, not just the typical check-in spots.
- Many pages are older stories reorganized for easier reading, with photos and internal links.
Select a Province / City in Laos
Attapeu
Southern Laos, a peaceful city with long routes and local atmosphere suitable for explorers.
Bokeo
Gateway to Northern Laos from Chiang Khong, featuring Huai Sai, Ban Tonphueng, markets, temples, and riverside life.
Bolikhamxay
An important transit province in central Laos with nature, mountain routes, and interesting roadside towns.
Champasak
Southern Laos with Wat Phu, Pakse, Si Phan Don, waterfalls, and riverside historical atmosphere.
Houaphanh
Northeastern mountainous area with Sam Neua, highland lifestyle, and Vietnam border atmosphere.
Khammouane
City of caves, limestone mountains, natural trails, and Tha Khaek, a key stop in central Laos.
Luang Namtha
Northern city near China with morning markets, ethnic communities, trekking routes, and border town atmosphere.
Luang Prabang
World Heritage riverside city with ancient temples, morning markets, almsgiving, Lao khao soi, and old town charm.
Additional Luang Prabang Set
Collection of additional stories and photos from Luang Prabang, suitable for reading after the main set.
Oudomxay
Major transit city in northern Laos connecting routes to Luang Namtha, Phongsaly, and Luang Prabang.
Pakse
Main city of southern Laos near the Bolaven Plateau, waterfalls, coffee, and routes to Champasak.
Phongsaly
Northernmost Laos with long mountain routes, cold cities, and distinctive ethnic cultures.
Salavan
Southern Laos with markets, local towns, and nature connection routes around Bolaven.
Savannakhet
Large riverside city opposite Mukdahan, with old buildings, markets, food, and cross-border routes.
Xayaburi
Western Laos province with mountain routes, quiet towns, and famous elephant stories.
Sekong
Peaceful southern Laos city with nature, forests, mountains, and routes to neighboring provinces.
Oudomxay
Another set of Oudomxay pages including routes and photos from this major northern transit city.
Vientiane
Capital city on the Mekong with Patuxai, Pha That Luang, markets, food, and Lao capital city life.
Additional Vientiane Set
Collection of additional stories about Vientiane and nearby areas for reading after the main page.
Xieng Khouang
Land of the Plain of Jars, highland city, cool climate, and history different from riverside towns.