Central Laos | |
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State | Laos |
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Central Laos is a region of Laos.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
The entire territory includes the following provinces:
- Bolikhamxai province
- Houaphan province
- Khammouan Province
- Vientiane Prefecture
- Vientiane province
- Xiangkhoang Province
Urban centers
- Ban Nahin (or Ban Khoun Kham)
- Paksan
- Phonsavan - Access point for the Plain of Jars.
- Sam Neua (or Xam Neua) - To access Vieng Xai.
- Thakhek - Renowned location for exploring the Phou Hin Boun National Park including the famous Konglor Cave.
- Vang Vieng - River city known by backpackers and lovers of the tubing.
- Vieng Xai - Famous for the Pathet Lao caves.
- Vientiane - Capital of Laos.
Other destinations
- Plain of jars - Hundreds of mysterious stone jars scattered across different sites.
- Tham Nong Pafa Cave
How to get
How to get around
What see
What to do
At the table
Safety
Before embarking on the journey consult:
- Safe travel - Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Farnesina) (Country safety information).