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Backpacking Laos: 13 best places to visit

The most rewarding stops for backpackers in Laos, ranked and mapped. Tap any place to drop it into a free, day-by-day route built around how you actually travel.

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  1. Luang Prabang, Laos1

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang

    Temple town of golden monks.

  2. Vang Vieng, Laos2

    Vang Vieng

    Vientiane Province

    Karst peaks and lagoons.

  3. Vientiane, Laos3

    Vientiane

    Vientiane

    Sleepy riverside capital.

  4. Si Phan Don, Laos4

    Si Phan Don

    Champasak

    The lazy 4000 Islands.

  5. Kuang Si Falls, Laos5

    Kuang Si Falls

    Luang Prabang

    Turquoise tiered waterfalls.

  6. Nong Khiaw, Laos6

    Nong Khiaw

    Luang Prabang

    River village under cliffs.

  7. Plain of Jars, Laos7

    Plain of Jars

    Xieng Khouang

    Mysterious ancient stone jars.

  8. Pakse, Laos8

    Pakse

    Champasak

    Southern hub for the plateau.

  9. Luang Namtha, Laos9

    Luang Namtha

    Luang Namtha

    Jungle trekking north.

  10. Muang Ngoi, Laos10

    Muang Ngoi

    Luang Prabang

    Boat-only riverside hamlet.

  11. Champasak, Laos11

    Champasak

    Champasak

    Ancient Wat Phou ruins.

  12. Thakhek, Laos12

    Thakhek

    Khammouane

    Start of the Loop.

  13. Phonsavan, Laos13

    Phonsavan

    Xieng Khouang

    Base for the Plain of Jars.

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