Category: Travel News

Laos-Thailand Railway Prepares for Official Opening with Trial Runs Khamsavath train station (Photo: Pathet Lao Daily) Laos and Thailand have commenced a trial run of the new cross-border railway service before its official launch, which is expected to be announced within the upcoming few months. Operated by the Lao National Railway State Enterprise under the […]

Laos to Enhance Tour Guide Training to Meet Growing Tourism Demands Tourists flocking to Luang Prabang during the Lao New Year festival (photo: Laotian Times) In response to the surge in tourism, Laos is ramping up efforts to ensure tour guides are well-equipped, as many currently lack adequate training.  Deputy Minister of Information, Culture, and […]

Laos Welcomes Over 1 Million Tourists in First Quarter of 2024 Tourists performing the alms giving in Luang Prabang (Photo – Ven. Bounhao Panyasouk) Laos is targeting a significant increase in tourism in 2024, with over 1 million foreign tourists already welcomed in the first three months of the year. The top arrival was from […]

Mekong Tourism Forum 2024 Sets Stage for 2025 Tourism Event in Luang Prabang Povital figures from China and other Mekong countries gather to take photos (photo: Mekong Tourism) The Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2024 kicked off on 25 April in Lijiang, China, under the theme “Visionary Journeys: Redefining Tomorrow’s Travel.” This prominent gathering involved pivotal […]

Unlocking Laos: Adventures Await in Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang Often overlooked in this region of the world, Laos is one of the biggest tourist surprise packages and a dream destination for adventurous travelers. Vang Vieng: The Evolution of a Backpacker’s Haven It was a warm, humid afternoon in Vang Vieng, Laos, as I was sitting […]

Luang Prabang Welcomes Record Numbers During New Year Celebrations Visitors on Luang Prabang main street durign Lao New Year. (Photo: Teng) More than 110,000 visitors flocked to Luang Prabang during the Lao New Year festivities from 10-19 April, marking an increase of 364.44 percent compared to the previous year. The festival, which showcased the rich […]

Survey Complete for Vientiane-Luang Prabang Expressway Link Lao-China Expressway near Vang Vieng, Vientiane Province (Photo: Hobo Maps) The survey and preliminary design of an expressway, linking Vangvieng district in Vientiane province to Luang Prabang province, have been finalized. This development signals an important advancement in Phase 2 of the Laos-China expressway construction, which aims to […]

Traffic Accidents Claim 33 Lives During Lao New Year Holiday Road accidents in Luang Prabang (Photo: Luang Prabang Rescue team) During the Lao New Year holiday period from 11 to 17 April, the nation witnessed a total of 319 road traffic accidents, resulting in 33 fatalities, according to reports from the Traffic Police Department of […]

LOCA Currently Operates 20 Fast EV Charging Stations, Plans to Boost EV Infrastructure with 40 Stations by 2024 (Photo supplied) In a significant stride towards sustainable mobility, the CEO of LOCA announced at the ZEEKR Launch event that the company is now operating 20 DC Fast charging stations across Laos. Demonstrating an ambitious vision for […]

Unearthing Luang Prabang’s Mysteries: The Legend of the Lost Treasure Photo supplied by Sofitel and 3 Nagas Luang Prabang Armed with nothing but a map and a set of clues, exploring Luang Prabang has transformed into a game where participants are tasked with unveiling the secrets of a lost fortune; it is “The Legend of […]