Dramatic Scenery

Laos may not have the spectacular coastlines that Thailand or Indonesia possess, but it more than makes up for this with breathtaking and dramatic scenery. Laos is home to brilliant mountain ranges and breathtaking karst formations that are sometimes described as "Avatar-like" and are a sight for sore eyes. Any regrets about not selecting a beach resort will vanish with just one glance at locations like Phou Bia, or even the "typical" vistas in Vang Vieng. From steamy jungles to the mighty Mekong, from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng, Laos is simply so damned naturally beautiful from every viewpoint. This can be seen as one of the Reasons to Visit Laos.

Laos is renowned for its untamed, wild landscape in addition to its history and urban areas. Laos continues to be mostly covered in jungles and woods, much of which remain unexplored despite major forest degradation in recent decades. Walking across rickety bamboo bridges, admiring water buffalo grazing in rice farms, and watching the fisherman leave at sunset as the sun sets over the river are all examples of Laos' pastoral splendor. Hiking trails can be found in the mountains, and Laos is home to creatures including dolphins, Asian elephants, gibbons, sun and moon bears, and elephants.