The Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos) is a developing country ruled by a one-party, Communist government.
Political power is centralized in the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. Services and facilities for tourists are adequate in the capital, Vientiane, and in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, but are extremely limited in other parts of the country.
Laos Travel Guide
Top Destinations in Laos
Luang Prabang, Laos
Step into the serene atmosphere of Luang Prabang, where saffron-robed monks stroll along streets lined with French colonial architecture, boutique shops, and ... more
Vientiane, Laos
Vientiane, the tranquil capital of Laos, whispers secrets of the past through its crumbling French colonial architecture, vibrant markets, and serene Buddhist ... more
Pakse, Laos
Pakse or Pakxe (French Paksé; Laotian ປາກເຊ [pȁːk séː] "Mouth of the river Se") is the capital and most populous city in the southern province of Champasak, ... more
Savannakhet, Laos
Savannakhet or Kaysone Phomvihane (Lao: ໄກສອນ ພົມວິຫານ) (population 120,000) is a city in western Laos and the capital of the Savannakhet Province, previously ... more
Luang Namtha, Laos
M. Nalae, Louang Namtha or M. Na Lae,Luang Nam Tha (Lao: ມ. ນາແລ, ຫລວງນໍ້າທາ) is the capital town of Luang Namtha Province in northern Laos. The city lies on ...
