Laos to turn extinct volcano into tourist attraction


The volcano in Pakxong district, Champassak province. - Lao National Radio via Vientiane Times/ANN

VIENTIANE: Champassak provincial authorities plan to attract more visitors to an extinct volcano in Pakxong district by declaring it to be a provincial level tourist attraction.

The volcano is thought to be about 1,000 years old, according to a provincial official, and is currently registered as a district level visitor attraction.

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