{"h":{"id":0,"name":1,"type":2,"lat":3,"lng":4,"ranking_percentage":5,"stars":6,"teaser":7,"image":8,"copyright":9},"d":[[14627,"100 Waterfalls Trek","hike",20.5263,102.5856,11,5,"Navigate a maze of slippery rocks and hand-built ladders, climbing through dense forest to reach a series of cool, secluded pools.","",""],[14594,"Ban Khoun Kham","village",15.545996466706,105.83675175419,25,4,"Stay in a small settlement at the meeting point of rivers and roads, ideal for organizing trips into the region’s extensive cave systems.","",""],[14593,"Ban Nahin","village",18.243,104.213,38,4,"Base yourself in a quiet village surrounded by limestone peaks, where local life unfolds near the entrance to Kong Lor Cave.","",""],[14597,"Ban Sop Houn","village",19.8145,103.1422,50,3,"Arrive by boat to a riverside village where wooden homes line the banks and daily life centers on the water’s edge.","",""],[14598,"Ban Xieng Lom","village",19.871,102.2379,88,1,"Experience a forest-fringed village where travelers come for wildlife encounters and quiet nights close to nature.","",""],[14599,"Ban Xieng Mene","village",20.3024,104.3185,63,2,"Cross the river to a small settlement with faded temples and a slow pace, offering a glimpse of life opposite Luang Prabang.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-city-ban-xieng-mene.webp",""],[14600,"Ban Xieng Ngeun","town",19.76,102.1833,89,1,"Pause in a highland village that serves as a rest point for travelers crossing between valleys and remote northern routes.","",""],[4682,"Bokeo Nature Reserve","national park",20.2873,100.7098,7,5,"Walk suspended above the forest floor, spotting rare primates and exploring riverbank habitats in one of Laos’s most accessible reserves.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-national-park-bokeo-nature-reserve.webp",""],[4687,"Bolaven Plateau","region",15.3,106.2,25,4,"Taste fresh brews at source, hike through misty highlands, and meet communities whose daily life is shaped by the plateau’s altitude and soil.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-region-bolaven-plateau.webp",""],[14628,"Bolaven Plateau Loop","hike",15,106,44,3,"Ride or hike through highland farms, passing remote villages and a string of waterfalls set among fertile volcanic soil.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-hike-bolaven-plateau-loop.webp",""],[4672,"Boun Bang Fai","festival",18.4277,104.7675,30,4,"Stand among villagers as homemade rockets soar skyward, signaling hopes for rain and a good harvest in a festival of noise and anticipation.","",""],[4675,"Boun Pi Mai","festival",19.882,102.6014,0,5,"Join in multi-day festivities with sand stupa building, water rituals, and communal gatherings that mark the start of the Lao calendar year.","",""],[14634,"Boun Suang Heua","festival",18.7804,102.514,60,2,"Watch teams paddle longboats through muddy waters while riverside communities gather for a day of competition, music, and communal feasting.","",""],[14637,"Boun That Inhang","festival",16.6086,104.8515,80,1,"Observe pilgrims circling the revered stupa with candles and offerings, marking a spiritual highlight for communities in southern Laos.","",""],[4676,"Boun That Luang","festival",17.97662668713,102.63648566688,10,5,"Witness thousands converging at the capital’s iconic stupa for processions and ceremonies that unite diverse communities from across Laos.","",""],[14633,"Boun Wat Phou","festival",14.8486,105.8146,20,4,"Join locals at dawn as offerings and prayers fill the ancient temple grounds, blending spiritual tradition with dramatic archaeological scenery.","",""],[4663,"Champasak","city",14.903,105.8643,50,3,"Wander through a riverside town where ancient Khmer temples and faded French-era buildings shape the landscape along the Mekong.","",""],[23579,"COPE Visitor Centre","attraction",17.9578,102.6204,50,3,"Learn how unexploded ordnance continues to affect daily life in Laos and see firsthand the impact of rehabilitation efforts.","",""],[4683,"Dong Hua Sao National Bio-Diversity Conservation Area","national park",15.2963,106.1093,36,4,"Wander among waterfalls and forested plateaus, where cool air and cultivated slopes blend with pockets of wild, unspoiled habitat.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-national-park-dong-hua-sao-national-bio-diversity-conservation-area.webp",""],[14631,"Gibbon Experience","hike",20.2774,100.411,0,5,"Sleep in treetop cabins and travel by zip-line, listening for gibbons and spotting rare birds in a protected forest corridor.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-hike-gibbon-experience.webp",""],[14621,"Hin Namno National Protected Area","national park",17.3774,105.8894,29,4,"Descend into a labyrinth of caves and towering rock formations, where subterranean rivers and dramatic cliffs define the park’s unique terrain.","",""],[14589,"Huay Xai","town",20.2768,100.4115,56,3,"Begin or end your Mekong journey in a border town with river views and a historic fort overlooking the water.","",""],[4690,"Kong Lor Cave","unique site",17.9569,104.7615,14,5,"Travel by boat through a vast subterranean tunnel, where darkness and echoing water reveal the scale of Laos’ hidden geology.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-unique-site-kong-lor-cave.webp",""],[23578,"Kuang Si Falls Bear Rescue Centre","attraction",19.751,101.9959,0,5,"Observe rescued bears in a naturalistic setting while understanding the challenges of wildlife protection near Kuang Si’s forested waterfalls.","",""],[4691,"Kuang Si Waterfall","unique site",19.7496,101.9932,0,5,"Swim in cool, mineral-rich pools beneath layered falls, surrounded by dense forest and the sound of cascading water.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-unique-site-kuang-si-waterfall.webp",""],[4664,"Luang Prabang","town",19.8833,102.1387,0,5,"Wake early for alms-giving, explore gilded temples, and sample street food in a city where tradition and daily life intertwine.","",""],[23590,"Luang Prabang Night Market","attraction",19.8893,102.1341,43,3,"Browse local crafts and sample regional snacks as the main street transforms into a lively marketplace after sunset.","",""],[4679,"Luang Prabang Waterfall","hike",19.7496,101.9982,78,2,"Walk shaded paths to a series of blue pools and limestone cascades, with opportunities for swimming and quiet exploration.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-hike-luang-prabang-waterfall.webp",""],[4665,"Muang Ngoi Neua","village",20.709,102.6755,0,5,"Disconnect from modern routines as you settle into riverside bungalows, surrounded by forested hills and accessible only by boat.","",""],[4684,"Nam Et-Phou Louey National Protected Area","national park",20.4561,103.6363,0,5,"Join guided night excursions and climb forested ridges, searching for rare wildlife in a park known for its conservation efforts.","",""],[4680,"Nam Ha National Protected Area","hike",20.817,101.2523,33,4,"Traverse dense forest and open valleys, encountering diverse plant life and passing through communities with distinct traditions.","",""],[14624,"Nam Kading National Protected Area","national park",18.4078,104.2396,64,2,"Travel through steep valleys and dense forest, where rushing water and the calls of hornbills echo across dramatic landscapes.","",""],[4666,"Nong Khiaw","village",20.571,102.6116,13,5,"Wake to mist over the Nam Ou, cross the river on foot, and hike into valleys where rural life and dramatic scenery meet.","",""],[14629,"Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoi Trek","hike",20.572181934424,102.61467212728,22,4,"Cross rivers and forested valleys, moving between isolated communities and dramatic karst scenery rarely seen by outsiders.","",""],[23589,"Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre","attraction",19.8786,102.1207,57,3,"Watch skilled weavers at work and learn about traditional Lao textile techniques in a riverside setting.","",""],[4667,"Pakse","city",15.1172,105.8159,25,4,"Start your journey in Pakse to access waterfalls, coffee plantations, and river crossings, with easy connections to southern Laos and Cambodia.","",""],[23585,"Patuxai Victory Monument","attraction",17.9705,102.6187,36,4,"Climb the stairs inside this monument for a broad perspective over Vientiane and insight into Laos’s modern history.","",""],[4692,"Pha That Luang","unique site",17.9768,102.6365,57,3,"Stand before Laos’ most significant religious structure, where gold leaf and sacred relics reflect centuries of spiritual devotion.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-unique-site-pha-that-luang.webp",""],[23584,"Pha That Luang Stupa","attraction",17.9766,102.6415,14,5,"Walk around Laos’s most important religious monument, where annual festivals and daily rituals reflect deep spiritual traditions.","",""],[14590,"Phongsali","town",21.6819,102.109,67,2,"Climb to a cool mountain town surrounded by tea fields and traditional villages, far from Laos’s main travel routes.","",""],[14588,"Phonsavan","town",19.4521,103.1856,44,3,"Visit a windswept town at the heart of the Plain of Jars, where war history and archaeological sites shape the landscape.","",""],[14622,"Phou Den Din National Protected Area","national park",18.2474,102.3628,79,2,"Hike through isolated uplands and ancient trees, listening for the calls of primates in a region rarely visited by outsiders.","",""],[4685,"Phou Hin Poun National Protected Area","national park",17.7172,104.7988,43,3,"Explore a landscape of jagged rocks and secret pools, where caves and limestone outcrops create a maze for adventurous travelers.","",""],[4686,"Phou Khao Khouay National Bio-Diversity Conservation Area","national park",18.4128,103.019,14,5,"Stroll through pine woods and wildflower meadows, discovering waterfalls and panoramic views within easy reach of the capital.","",""],[4681,"Phou Khoun Mountain","hike",19.4393,102.4237,89,1,"Climb a twisting route to high viewpoints, where sweeping vistas reveal the intersection of mountain ridges and distant valleys.","",""],[14632,"Phou Louey Trek","hike",20.5767,102.6092,56,3,"Ascend into cool, misty forests, searching for animal tracks and panoramic views from narrow ridgelines far from settlements.","",""],[14625,"Phou Phanang National Protected Area","national park",18.2167,102.2619,93,1,"Escape the city for a patchwork of forest and bamboo, where local trails and wildlife encounters are accessible yet still feel wild.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-national-park-phou-phanang-national-protected-area.webp",""],[4693,"Phou Si Mountain","unique site",19.8901,102.1369,71,2,"Climb steep steps to reach a summit that offers sweeping views of the Mekong, city rooftops, and distant mountains at dusk.","",""],[14626,"Phou Xang He National Protected Area","national park",16.8165,105.7351,71,2,"Traverse open grasslands and rocky plateaus, meeting communities whose livelihoods are closely tied to the rhythms of the land.","",""],[14623,"Phou Xieng Thong National Protected Area","national park",15.607,105.7116,86,1,"Follow sandy trails along the Mekong and through dry forests, where riverine life and rare reptiles coexist in a quiet corner of southern Laos.","",""],[4694,"Plain of Jars","unique site",19.293,103.1504,29,4,"Walk among scattered megalithic jars whose origins remain uncertain, set across windswept plains and grassy hills.","",""],[23580,"Royal Palace Museum","attraction",19.8922,102.1356,21,4,"Step through preserved halls displaying royal regalia and personal items from the country’s last monarchy.","",""],[14591,"Sam Neua","town",20.4171,104.0479,78,2,"Explore a northeastern town known for its ethnic markets and as a gateway to the historic caves of the Pathet Lao.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-city-sam-neua.webp",""],[4668,"Savannakhet","city",16.5721,104.7687,75,2,"Wander quiet streets lined with colonial buildings, discover local history, and find a slower pace along the Mekong’s edge.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-city-savannakhet.webp",""],[4661,"Si Phan Don","beach",14.0985,105.8702,0,5,"Drift between islands where wooden homes perch above the water, river dolphins surface at dawn, and bicycles outnumber cars on sandy tracks.","",""],[4688,"Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands)","region",14,105.8,0,5,"Drift between islands by boat, watch rare river dolphins, and settle into a rhythm dictated by the wide, slow-moving Mekong.","",""],[14630,"Tad Fane Waterfall Trek","hike",15.1806,106.1298,67,2,"Follow forest trails to a deep gorge where twin waterfalls plunge into a mist-filled chasm surrounded by dense greenery.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-hike-tad-fane-waterfall-trek.webp",""],[4695,"Tad Lo Waterfall","unique site",15.5277,106.2728,86,1,"Watch water tumble over rocky ledges near small villages, where local life and coffee farms shape the surrounding plateau.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-unique-site-tad-lo-waterfall.webp",""],[4669,"Thakhek","town",17.403,104.8338,33,4,"Start or finish the Thakhek Loop in a town marked by colonial facades and a relaxed riverside atmosphere.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-city-thakhek.webp",""],[19299,"Thakhek Loop","region",17.4,104.8333,50,3,"Ride through limestone valleys, explore vast caverns, and pause in villages where the journey is as memorable as the destinations.","",""],[23581,"Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre","attraction",19.8885,102.1353,64,2,"Discover the diversity of Laos’s ethnic communities through displays of traditional clothing, tools, and everyday objects.","",""],[23586,"UXO Lao Visitor Centre","attraction",19.8819,102.1364,71,2,"See the tools and methods used to clear landmines and learn about the daily work of clearance teams in Laos.","",""],[4670,"Vang Vieng","town",18.9501,102.4438,11,5,"Float down the Nam Song, hike to blue lagoons, and take in dramatic scenery in a town known for outdoor adventure.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/laos-city-vang-vieng.webp",""],[14592,"Vieng Xai","town",20.4112,104.2251,22,4,"Trace the legacy of conflict through vast cave networks and quiet landscapes, where daily life unfolds amid reminders of the past.","",""],[4671,"Vientiane","city",17.9757,102.6331,0,5,"Experience a capital city where Buddhist sites, embassies, and relaxed riverfront evenings shape daily life for residents and visitors alike.","",""],[23591,"Vientiane Night Market","attraction",17.9628,102.6062,86,1,"Stroll along the Mekong as vendors set up nightly, offering affordable goods and a relaxed place to unwind after dark.","",""],[4696,"Wat Phu","unique site",14.8489,105.8196,43,3,"Wander through crumbling stone corridors and terraces, discovering a temple site that predates Angkor and overlooks the Mekong valley.","",""],[23588,"Wat Phu Champasak Museum","attraction",14.8436,105.8196,93,1,"View carved stonework and religious objects that reveal the history of the Wat Phu temple complex and its regional influence.","",""],[23583,"Wat Sisaket","attraction",17.9631,102.6114,29,4,"Wander among rows of Buddha statues and faded murals in Vientiane’s oldest surviving temple compound.","",""],[23582,"Wat Xieng Thong","attraction",19.8973,102.1436,7,5,"Admire intricate glass mosaics and distinctive architecture at a temple central to Luang Prabang’s ceremonial life.","",""],[14618,"Xe Pian National Protected Area","national park",14.5609,106.064,21,4,"Navigate a mosaic of marshes and forest, where elusive wildlife and seasonal flooding shape the rhythms of both animals and local communities.","",""],[14620,"Xe Sap National Biodiversity Conservation Area","national park",15.5767,107.0067,57,3,"Trek steep slopes and misty ridges, discovering a borderland where dense forests and shifting weather create a haven for rare flora and fauna.","",""],[4689,"Xieng Khouang","region",19.4333,103.1667,75,2,"Walk among ancient stone jars, trace scars of conflict, and browse rural markets where upland cultures converge in the morning chill.","",""]]}