Central Laos is an autonomous region located in the central part of Laos.
Regions
From north to south:
| Hua Phan Bordering Vietnam, this area has the Pathet Lao caves near Vietnam. The regional capital is Sam Neua. |
| Xiangkhoang The regional capital is Phonsavan and this province has Plain of Jars. |
| Vientiane Where the capital is Vientiane and favorite tourist destination of backpackers Vang Vieng. |
| Bolikhamxai The regional capital is Paksan. |
| Khammouan The regional capital is Tha Khaek. |
City
- Vientiane - Lao capital.
- Phonsavan - access point to the Plain of Jars.
- Tha Khaek - a popular base for exploring Phou Hin Boun National Park including the famous Konglor Caves.
- Paksan
- Ban Nahin
- Khammuan
- Vang Vieng - riverside city popular with backpackers rowing on the river
- Vientiane - famous for the Pathet Lao caves.
- Sam Nua - for access to Vieng Xai.
Other destinations
- Plain of Jars - hundreds of mysterious jars.
- Tham Nong Pafa . Cave