Don Det Emerges as a Tranquil Haven for Stressed Travelers
As the trend of dispersed tourism rises, Don Det, an island in Champasak Province’s Si Phan Don archipelago, is gaining recognition as a top destination amid the serene Mekong River […]
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Ancient Temple in Bolikhamxay Set to Attain National Heritage Status
Bolikhamxay Provincial Authorities will declare the revered Phabath Phonsan Temple in Thaphabath district as a national heritage site in January, coinciding with the annual Boun Phabath Phonsan festival, a key […]
Laos Targets Global Audience for ‘Visit Laos Year 2024’
In a bid to enhance international tourism in Laos, the government has reached out to countries across the world, extending invitations for their support of “Visit Laos Year 2024.” This […]
Lao University Students Head to Japan to Celebrate 50 Years of ASEAN-Japan
Ten university students from the National University of Laos will be in Japan from 9-19 December as part of the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) […]
Laos Prepares to Take the Helm of ASEAN Amidst Ongoing Myanmar Crisis
In less than a month, Laos is set to assume the ASEAN chairmanship for 2024, succeeding Indonesia. But experts shared concerns over the nation’s ability to lead the region, as the […]
Lao Traditional Naga Motif Weaving, Thailand’s Songkran Festival Inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Laos has once again secured a spot on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This time for its traditional weaving of the Naga motif. On 6 December, the UNESCO Intergovernmental […]
Launch of Visit Laos Year 2024 Promises Cultural, Natural, Historical Adventures
Under the theme “A Paradise of Lao Culture, Nature and History”, Visit Laos Year 2024 officially kicked off on 23 November in Vientiane Capital, featuring 79 events nationwide. With the […]
Tourist Information Center Inaugurated in Vientiane Capital
The Vientiane Capital Tourist Information Center and Exhibition Room of Handicraft and Odop (traditional products from rural areas), situated in Nongbone village, Saysetha District, Vientiane Capital, officially opened its doors […]
Laos, South Korea Build Cultural Bridge Through Art, Music
In an event held on 3 November, the National College of Arts, the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism (MOI) of the Lao PDR, and the Asian Cultural Exchange Association […]
Laos-Vietnam Railway Project Officially Approved
A new railway project between Laos and Vietnam is ready to kick off. The train will establish a direct link between the countries and aim to become a primary source […]
