Visitors from within the country and abroad using the Laos-China Railway to travel to northern provinces, which feature many interesting tourist sites. - VT
VIENTIANE: More than 5 million Lao and foreign tourists have vacationed in Laos so far this year, with the number of Lao tourists surpassing the target figure by 27 per cent, while revenue exceeded US$1 billion, the Prime Minister informed the National Assembly on Monday (Nov 18).
Speaking on the opening day of the 8th Session of the 9th Legislature of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said that in 2025 the government will do more to promote tourism by targeting specific groups and working closely with all sectors of society, especially aiming to strengthen links between the government and private sectors.
