Laos GuideLaos, officially known as the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is one of the poorest nations in South-East Asia. A mountainous and landlocked country, Laos shares borders with Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, Thailand to the west, and Myanmar and China to the north. HotelsFind hotels in Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Savannakhet, Pakse and more. VientianeVientiane is the capital of Laos. Compared to the hectic, bustling capitals in other Southeast Asian countries, Vientiane's deliciously relaxing atmosphere makes it feel like the small town it is. Luang PrabangLuang Prabang, also Luang Phabang, Luang Phrabang and Louang Phrabang is the former capital of Laos and a UNESCO World Heritage city. Vang ViengVang Vieng is a riverside town in Central Laos. Once little more than a bus stop on the long haul between Vientiane at the Thai border and the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, it has managed to become a destination in its own right. Central LaosCentral Laos shares borders with Thailand and Vietnam, as well as with Northern and Southern Laos. Northern LaosNorthern Laos is a mountainous region of Laos. It shares borders with Thailand, Myanmar, China and Vietnam. Southern LaosThe southern region of Laos TadloTadlo is a village in Laos. From Pakse, get a bus to Salavan and asked to be dropped off at the road for Tadlo. PaksanPaksan is in Bolikhamsai Provinc, in central Laos. It is not a particular appealing town but has become a busy place due to the ever increasing traffic on Highway 13. OudomxaiOudomxai is a province in northwestern Laos that has not yet received many tourists.