The Kuang Si Waterfalls are located less than one hour by motorbike away from Luang Prabang in Laos. Understandably, they get many visitors, but the place feels not overcrowded since it boasts with many smaller and larger waterfalls over the length of more than one kilometre! These falls were one of my favourites.

Kuang Si Falls

Nong Khiaw is a laid-back village in rural Laos. A highlight was the climb to Pha Daeng Peak from where we watched an amazing sunset. The next day, we took a small boat further up the river.

Pha Daeng Peak in Nong Khiaw

The area around Vang Vieng boasts countless caves and viewpoints, but at one point a local tour guide started promoting a swimming spot as the "blue lagoon". It became such a hit with the ever-increasing number of tourists that countless other "blue lagoons" popped up. While some lagoons now see large tour groups pulling in, this one called "Blue Lagoon 4" is one of the lesser-visited lagoons and made for a fun day chilling in the water and jumping off the rope swing.

Blue Lagoon 4 in Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng has seen a rapid transformation from remote backwater to hidden gem to an infamous drug-fueled backpacker party hotpot to an upper-end destination for Korean and Chinese tourists, but it still makes for a convenient base to explore the breathtaking landscape surrounding the town.

Sunset in Vang Vieng Bamboo Bridge

Luang Prabang, the former capital of ancient Laos, today is a small, laid-back town and home to countless ancient temples. While Luang Prabang is the number one tourist destination in Laos, it sees far less visitors than other cities in Southeast Asia.

Captured	January 07, 2020
Location	Luang Prabang, Laos
Camera	BuyNikon D5500
Lens	BuySigma 18-35mm F1.8
Exposure Time	1/30s
Aperture	f/3.2
Focal Length	18mm
ISO	450

Wat Pa Phai in Luang Prabang

Nearby Photos

Kuang Si Falls

Pha Daeng Peak in Nong Khiaw

Blue Lagoon 4 in Vang Vieng

Sunset in Vang Vieng Bamboo Bridge