Tourism development in Champasak Province (Lao People's Democratic Republic) and prospects for association with Vietnam's Provinces

Abstract

Champasak is a southern province of Laos, bordering Thailand and Cambodia with an area of 15,415 km² and a population of nearly 622,400 people. Champasak province has rich tourism resources, including the oldest temple complex in Laos, which was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage in 2001. This is a condition for Champasak to develop diverse types of tourism, following the strategy of developing tourism to become a key economic sector. This study analyzes the tourism potential of Champasak province and the prospect of linking tourism development with localities in Vietnam, including the Mekong Delta region.