Laos in Process of Applying for Two More World Heritage Sites

16/03/2017 15:17
Email Print 1931
KPL (KPL) The government is accelerating its preparation of key documents necessary to secure World Heritage Status for the Plain of Jars in Xieng Khuang and the Hin Nam No Protected Area in Khammuan Province.

(KPL) The government is accelerating its preparation of key documents necessary to secure World Heritage Status for the Plain of Jars in Xieng Khuang and the Hin Nam No Protected Area in Khammuan Province.

The Plain of Jars, mostly known in Lao as Thong Hai Hin, are the prehistoric stone megaliths which attract thousands of tourists to Xieng Khuang each year.

Hin Nam No is a national protected area comprising scenic landscapes, rugged karst mountains, and highly bio-diverse flora and fauna.

Currently there are two World Heritage sites in Laos including the town of Luang Prabang listed by UNESCO in 1995 and Vat Phou and associated ancient settlements within the Champassak cultural landscape. It was nominated by UNESCO in 2001.

Tourism is one of the key foreign currency earners for the Lao PDR. Over the past five years, the number of foreign visitors to Laos has increased annually by 10-14 % with the number of visitors reaching 4.6 million in 2015 and over 5 million last year.

KPL

ຂ່າວອື່ນໆ

    • Embassy of India in Vientiane Celebrates ITEC Day 2025, Showcasing India–Lao FriendshipGeneral

      Embassy of India in Vientiane Celebrates ITEC Day 2025, Showcasing India–Lao Friendship

      11/8/2025 4:16:08 PM

      The Embassy of India in Vientiane on Friday celebrated ITEC Day 2025 with a vibrant event highlighting the enduring partnership and shared growth between India and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). The occasion marked the anniversary of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme, a flagship initiative of India’s Ministry of External Affairs that has been promoting capacity building and development cooperation since 1964.

    • Major Rehabilitation Project for National Road No. 13 South Moves ForwardGeneral

      Major Rehabilitation Project for National Road No. 13 South Moves Forward

      11/7/2025 1:00:39 PM

      A significant step was taken to improve a key national transport artery with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the survey, design, and construction of the Road No. 13 South Restoration and Rehabilitation Project.

    • Luang Prabang Province Destroys Over 35,900 Drug TabletsGeneral

      Luang Prabang Province Destroys Over 35,900 Drug Tablets

      11/7/2025 12:55:15 PM

      Authorities in Luang Prabang Province have destroyed more than 35,900 methamphetamine tablets and other illegal narcotics to mark the 24th anniversary of the National Day Against Drugs, which is observed annually on 12 October. The destruction ceremony took place on 6 November 2025 at the provincial indoor stadium in Nasangveuy village, Luang Prabang City.

    • EU Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive and Quality Education in Lao PDRGeneral

      EU Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive and Quality Education in Lao PDR

      11/7/2025 10:25:05 AM

      Ambassador of the European Union to the Lao PDR, Mr. Mark Gallagher, participated in the annual Budget Support Steering Committee (BSSC) meeting, where the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), together with the Ministry of Finance, presented progress on the implementation of the Education Sector Plan.

    • Government Prioritises Tackling Social Shortcomings and Economic ChallengesGeneral

      Government Prioritises Tackling Social Shortcomings and Economic Challenges

      11/6/2025 3:31:48 PM

      The government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing social shortcomings and other pressing socio-economic challenges to bring about positive transformation across the country.

ຂ່າວ KPL Laos News

Top