Cities in Laos
- Vientiane — the still sleepy capital on the banks of the Mekong River
- Huay Xai — in the north, on the Mekong and the border with Thailand
- Luang Namtha — capital of the north, known for its trekking
- Luang Prabang — a UNESCO World Heritage City known for its numerous temples, colonial era architecture, and vibrant night market
- Muang Xay — also known as Oudomxay, the capital of the multiethnic province of Oudomxay
- Pakbeng — halfway point on the overnight slow boat between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang
- Pakse — gateway to the Wat Phu ruins and the "four thousand islands" (Si Phan Don)
- Savannakhet — in the south on the Mekong, connected by bridge to Mukdahan in Thailand
- Tha Khaek — a popular base for exploring the Phou Hin Boun National Park including the famous Konglor Cave
