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.
