Luang Prabang adapted to the decline of its royal status by preserving its sacred role as a centre of Buddhist worship. It also survived by drawing on its ancient beliefs in "Phii", or animist ...

Luang Prabang is a top tourist destination in the north of Laos. Nestled in a valley encircled with green mountains, the historic town was a royal capital in the first half of the 20th century.

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and sunset boat trips on the Mekong are just a few of Luang Prabang’s highlights. Despite its remote location in the jungled mountains of Laos, the former royal capital is not just for backpackers.

The historic center of Luang Prabang is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List and used to be the capital of the Lan Xang Kingdom. Despite its status as a former royal capital, it has maintained its ...

The Royal Palace, dating back to when Luang Prabang was the capital of a powerful kingdom, is around the corner. Saffron-robed monks march past the front door each morning during their ritualistic ...

VIENTIANE: More than 2.3 million Lao and foreign tourists spent time in Luang Prabang province this year, an increase of 1.2 million compared to last year. This tourism surge has helped generate ...