Seven Laos Spots For Sunrise And Sunset Views

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7 attractions in Laos: Phousi Hill, Pak Ou Caves, Phadeng Peak Viewpoint ຈຸດຊົມວິວພູຜາແດງ, and 4 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Laos 🇱🇦 Asia Travel | Hotels | Food | Tips.

Phousi Hill

Place of worship

4.3

• Summit for sunrise with views of Mekong and Nam Khan rivers • Best from November to February • Arrive by 5:30 am, climb 328 steps • Tuk-tuks from old town cost 20,000 kip

Pak Ou Caves

Buddhist temple

3.6

• West-facing caves ideal for sunset views over the Mekong • Best from October to March • Depart Luang Prabang by 2:30 pm for good light • Cave entry is 20,000 kip

Phadeng Peak Viewpoint ຈຸດຊົມວິວພູຜາແດງ

Scenic spot

4.8

• Sunrise viewpoint over karst peaks and Nam Ou river mist • Best from October to December • Arrive by 5:45 am, 15-minute climb from the bridge • No entry fee and no guide needed for the path

Vang Vieng

Place

• Sunrise views over Nam Song valley, karst peaks and paddy fields • Best from November to February for hot air balloon rides • Balloon departs around 6:00 am, book the night before • River viewpoint is free and a 5-minute walk from town

Bolaven Plateau

Mountain peak

4.0

• Highland edge sunrise with coffee plantation mist at 1,200m • Best from November to January • Arrive by 5:30 am, 10-minute motorbike ride from Paksong • No entry fee, road is paved

Si Phan Don

Archipelago

4.6

• Sunset views over the Mekong braids into the 4,000 Islands • Best from October to March • Arrive by 5:00 pm, bicycle to the western bank • No entry fee, guesthouses line the bank

Plain of Jars Site 1

Building

• Ancient jars cast long shadows at dusk on an open plateau • Best from October to December • Arrive by 4:30 pm, Site 1 closes around 5:30 pm • Entry is 10,000 kip, stick to official marked paths

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