5 PLACES YOU MUST VISIT IN NORTHERN LAOS

Our top 5 things to do in the 3 most popular northern cities of Laos; Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane.

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Luang Prabang Kuang Si Falls

Around an hours drive from Luang Prabang, easily accessible by tuk tuk or moped. Tip: Get there early when it opens at 8am to have the falls to yourselves.

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Vang Vieng Nam Xay

This is the one thing you must do in Vang Vieng. The climb is pretty difficult - See us tackle it here but the view is so worth it.

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Luang Prabang Wat Si or AIms Giving

Between 5.30am and 6.30am every morning the monks pass through the centre of town collecting offerings along the way. It’s quite a spectacle to see.

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Vang Vieng Rice Paddy Field

This is now a particularly hard picture to get but it’s so worth trying. Even just to sit and have a drink at the Vieng Tara Villa’s and witness the fields is quite amazing. Alternatively you can book a stay in the Vieng Tara Villa’s for a guaranteed picture moment or two.

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Vientiane Temples 

Vientiane is home to many temples. All hold a unique story and one was once home to the Emerald Buddha that now sits in Thailand. Definitely worth while getting a guide and exploring them all and most are free to enter. The very few that do charge rarely charge over $1.

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