18 Stunning Photos That'll Make You Book a Ticket to Laos
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Laos has a rustic charm that is unparalleled in Southeast Asia. With few international chains and no sense of urgency, it’s easy to feel like you’ve traveled back in time when visiting this landlocked country. These gorgeous images will make you want to sail across the Mekong, climb over the Annamite mountains, or book a plane ticket to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
That Luang
Tat Luang | © Samnang Danou/Flickr
Monks on alms rounds
Monks on Alms Rounds | © Allie Caufield/Flickr
Tropical fruits
Tropical Fruits | © Francisco Anzola/Flickr
Luang Namtha
Luang Namtha | © Prince Roy/Flickr
The Mekong River
Mekong, Laos | © Ashley 300/Pixabay
Sculpture in Vientiane
Sculpture in Vientiane | © Staffan Scherz/Flickr
Snakes and scorpions in whiskey bottles
Line up of snake and scorpion whiskey bottles | © Shankar S./Flickr
Water Buffalo
Water Buffalo | © Likedok88/Pixabay
Motorbikes
Laos | © Willy Verhulst/Flickr
Dance Performances
Dance Performance | © Mario Micklish/Flickr
Attapeu Province
Attapeu Province | © Aleksey Gnilenkov/Flickr
Patuxai
Patuxai | © Dan Lundberg/Flickr
Kasi
Lanterns
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang | © Dina Eric/Flickr
River Boats
River Boats | © Clay Gilliland/Flickr
Plain of Jars
Plain of Jars | © Basil Strahm/Flickr
Vang Vieng
A bridge in Vang Vieng © Regina Beach
Looking for more beautiful images of Southeast Asia? Check out these images of Laos’ neighbor, Myanmar.
