Cities in Laos - Best Places to Visit

There are 2 cities in Laos. Luang Prabang is the most popular city with a population of 47,378.

Most Popular By Name By Population
Luang Prabang
1
Luang Prabang
Historic city with French colonial architecture
Pop. 47,378
Vientiane
2
Vientiane
City in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos
Pop. 196,731
Vang Vieng
3
Vang Vieng
City in Vientiane, Laos known for tourism
Pop. 25,000
Pakse
4
Pakse
City in Champasak Province near the Mekong River
Pop. 88,332
5
Savannakhet
City in Laos known for its Mekong River views
Pop. 125,760
Phonsavan
6
Phonsavan
City in Xiangkhoang, Laos with historical significance
Pop. 37,507
Luang Namtha
7
Luang Namtha
Northern Laos provincial capital, gateway to trekking
Pop. 3,225
Thakhek
8
Thakhek
City in Khammouane Province with scenic landscapes
Pop. 85,000
9
Champasak
City in Champasak Province, Laos
Pop. 12,994
Attapeu
10
Attapeu
City in Attapu, Laos
Pop. 4,297
Muang Xay
11
Muang Xay
City in Oudômxai, Laos known for tourism
Pop. 25,000
12
Sainyabuli
City in Xaignabouli, Laos
Pop. 13,500
Ban Houayxay
13
Ban Houayxay
City in Bokeo, Laos
Pop. 12,500
Pakxan
14
Pakxan
City in Bolikhamsai, known for its natural beauty
Pop. 21,967
15
Phongsali
City in Phongsali, Laos
Pop. 13,500
16
Xam Neua
City in Houaphan known for its natural scenery
Pop. 46,800
17
Salavan (city)
City in Salavan Province, Laos
Pop. 5,521
18
Muang Phôn-Hông
City in Laos with cultural significance
Pop. 10,112
Muang Sing
19
Muang Sing
City in Louang Namtha, Laos
Pop. 23,500
20
Sekong
City in Xékong known for natural beauty
Pop. 4,463
21
Boten
Border town on Laos–China frontier with casinos
Pop. 3,000
22
Pakbeng
River town on the Mekong in northern Laos, stop on the slow boat route
23
Nong Khiaw
Small town on the Nam Ou River in northern Laos
24
Hongsa
City in Laos located in Xiagnabouli province
Pop. 6,000
Paksong
25
Paksong
City in Champasak Province, Laos
Pop. 5,000
Muang Khua
26
Muang Khua
Town in Phôngsali, northern Laos highlands
27
Muang Ngoi Neua
Riverside village in northern Laos, popular backpacker stop
28
Ban Nahin
Rural village in Bolikhamsai Province, Laos
Pop. 3,466
Xépôn
29
Xépôn
City in Savannakhet Province, Laos
Pop. 35,600
30
Lak Sao
Small town in central Laos on Route 12
31
Vieng Xai
Historic cave network used by Pathet Lao
32
Borikham
City in Bolikhamsai Province, Laos
Pop. 18,354
33
Xaysetha
Small town in Attapu Province, southern Laos
Muang Kasi
34
Muang Kasi
District town in Vientiane Province
35
Ban Houakhoua
City in Bokeo, Laos
Pop. 15,500
36
Muang Không
City in Laos known for its natural beauty
Pop. 15,000
37
Ban Khoan
City in Laos with natural attractions
Pop. 65,348
38
Ban Napè
City in Bolikhamsai Province, Laos
Pop. 63,268
39
Sekong
City in Laos, known for its natural beauty
Pop. 35,000
40
Ban Nambak
City in Luang Prabang Province, Laos
Pop. 27,814
41
Ban Xénô
City in Savannakhet Province, Laos
Pop. 25,135
42
Ban Laongam
City in Laos surrounded by scenic landscapes
Pop. 21,304
43
Ban Siphôm
City in Xiagnabouli, Laos
Pop. 12,479
44
Ban Bachiang
City in Champasak Province, Laos
Pop. 12,116
45
Ban Muang-Nan
City in Luang Prabang Province, Laos
Pop. 11,104
46
Huay Xai
Mekong border town and river crossing to Thailand
47
Muang Khoun
Historic former capital with ruined temples and stupas
48
Xieng Kok
Border town in northern Laos at Mekong junction