Encircled by mountains, and set 700m above sea level at the confluence of the Nam Khan (Khan River) and the Mekong River, Luang Prabang is now Laos’ foremost tourist showpiece.
Luang Prabang is a World Heritage listed town in the northern part of Laos is Southeast Asia. it is situated on the confluence of two major rivers, namely The Mekong and The Kham. Luang Prabang has long been a favourite with backpackers but in the last few years has become a more mainstream destination for more sophisticated travellers in search of a touch of soft adventure.
Luang Prabang is a World Heritage listed town in the northern part of Laos is Southeast Asia. it is situated on the confluence of two major rivers, namely The Mekong and The Kham. Luang Prabang has long been a favourite with backpackers but in the last few years has become a more mainstream destination for more sophisticated travellers in search of a touch of soft adventure.
Cultural Heritage
Theravada Buddhism is a dominant influence in Lao culture. It is reflected throughout the country from language to the temple and in art, literature, performing arts, etc. Many elements of Lao culture predate ...
Religion and belief
In spite of the fact that phli (spirit) worship has been officially banned, it remains the dominant non-Buddhist belief system in the country. Even in Vientiane. Luang Prabang citizens openly perform the ...
Geography and climate
Luang Prabang remained the capital of the kingdom until 1545, when it lost its capital and administrative status to Wieng Chan, now Vientiane. ...