Laos named among breathtaking travel destinations for 2023: National Geographic
National Geographic, one of the most widely-read and respected magazines in the world, has selected Laos as one of the 25 most breathtaking places one should visit in 2023.
Vientiane (VNA) - National Geographic, one ofthe most widely-read and respected magazines in the world, has selected Laos asone of the 25 most breathtaking places one should visit in 2023.
As reported by the Laotian Times, Laos is the only ASEANcountry featured in the magazine’s ‘annual list of superlative destinations’. Throughthe Laos Travel Guide on its website, the publication introduces Laos and itsnumerous travel destinations to readers and travelers.
“Board a newhigh-speed train that makes lesser known regions of Laos accessible to touristsand brings economic opportunities to locals,” the National Geographic wrote aboutthe Laos-China Railway whose bullet trains can clock up to 160 km/hr.
“Villages clustered along the river regularly hostbackpackers drawn to the country’s exquisite French colonial architecture andstunning palaces and temples, but, the rugged terrain keeps Laos blissfully offthe typical tourist trail,” it added.
Also this week, a prominent UK-based travel magazine hascited Laos as one of the 20 best places to visit in January 2023. It is the topASEAN country on the list, ranking sixth.
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A street in Laos' Vientiane. (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
