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Khammuan to have exciting new tourist attraction

KHAMMUAN, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Adventure activities for tourists are planned for Phou Phamarn hill in Khounkham district, Khammuan province, with the project to be undertaken by Green Discovery Laos.Member of the Board of Directors of the Guide Association, Mr Inthy Deuansavanh, who owns Green ...

Siladda Souliyong

FEATURE: Signature foods from Xanakham district are a hit

XANAKHAM, Laos (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Xanakham district in Xayaboury province has been famous for its rich and fertile soil and its premium quality bananas, tamarind, pineapples and coconuts for many years.The processed products of these locally grown fruits, jam, is now becoming equally famous and ...

Souksamai Boulom

Lao Media urged to shift focus in tourism promotion

Media organisations in Laos and Vietnam have been urged to alter their tourism promotions by collaborating more closely and jointly encouraging audiences to visit both countries. This strong suggestion was made at a forum taking place from May 21-24 in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh province, ...

Times Reporters

Luang Prabang wins ‘Top City’ award again

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Luang Prabang, Laos’ first World Heritage listed site, was voted ‘Best City’ by readers of the UK’s Wanderlust travel magazine earlier this year.Director of the province’s Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Mr Soulithip Norkhunphonh, told Vientiane Times yesterday that the northern ...

News Desk

New cave opens to the public in Vangvieng

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Since its recent discovery in Vangvieng district, Vientiane province, Tham Nangfar cave has been made accessible to visitors and is now open to the public, offering free entry and an exciting new option for travellers to the region.Head of the province’s ...

Siladda Souliyong

Laos Expected To Record Greater Number Of Chinese Visitors

(KPL) Laos has been expected record greater number of Chinese tourists this year. Meanwhile, the Chinese government has confirmed it will work with other countries to promote tourism in Asian.The Asian Culture and Tourism Exhibition was held on May 16 in Beijing, China. The event ...

Keutkhuanchai Malychansy

Chinese language website aims to lure more visitors to Laos

Chinese nationals thinking of visiting Laos will soon have a new and up-to-date source of information about the country, with the addition of a section in Chinese to the website managed by the Department of Tourism Marketing.The department, part of the Ministry of Information, Culture ...

Visith Teppalath

Plain of Jars to become Laos’ third World Heritage Site

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Plain of Jars in Xieng Khuang province is set to become an even bigger tourist attraction if the site is named a UNESCO World Heritage Site as expected when the UN body meets in Azerbaijan from June 30 to July ...

Khonesavanh Latsaphao

Bokeo adds new visitor facilities at waterfall

Visitors who like spectacular natural attractions shouldn’t miss an excursion to the waterfall in Huaylom village, Tonpheung district, Bokeo province, where new facilities have been built to make the experience more interesting. Head of the Tonpheung district Information, Culture and Tourism Office, Mr Sisa-art Koumphon, told Vientiane ...

Siladda Souliyong

Real estate group to invest US$11m in Vientiane residential project

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – A Japanese real estate group, Creed, in cooperation with local partner Aanandi Group, is investing US$11 million in the ARATA Garden Residences Xaysettha in Vientiane, the Lao capital.The project will be a part of real estate development and support a fast ...

Patithin Phetmeuangphuan

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