Luang Prabang Highlights
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If the Vientiane is a peaceful city still sleeping, Luang Prabang will be a miniature France located right on the Indochina peninsula. Coming to this beautiful land, you will have the opportunity to visit famous temples with the history from over hundred years, visit the wonderful caves where hundreds of precious Buddha statues put there or the ancient streets built from the French colonial period. All these things make Luang Prabang city more beautiful than ever.
Today, with ancient imprints from the past, Luang Prabang has recognized the ancient town of the UNESCO reflecting the unity between the modern architecture and traditional Laos architecture with the colonial period.
In fact, there are many legends associated with the establishment of the town. There is a story that Buddha would have smiled when he rested there during his travels. They prophesied that someday, Luang Prabang would be a rich and busy place. The name Luang Prabang is also inspired by a statue of Buddha, “the Prabang”, a gift from Cambodia. Here are some highlight attractions in Luang Prabang. you should know!
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Pak Ou Caves – The Timeless Beauty in Luang Prabang
Pak Ou Caves are known as the soul of Mekong River which is one of the most famous sites in Luang Prabang with the limestone caves overlooking the Mekong. By […]
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Top 5 Best Tourist Attractions in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is regarded as the picturesque town in northern Laos. In your Luang Prabang Vacation, besides exploring the center of town, some highlight spots adjacent in Luang Prabang also […]
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Lao-Lao Whiskey & Laos Whiskey Village in Luang Prabang
During the Laos tours, if you set your foot on this wonderful land – Luang Prabang, do not forget to visit the special village, where there is a special Lao-Lao […]
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Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden
Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden is a new interesting spot in Luang Prabang, Laos. It is the first and only of its kind, where preserves Lao’s biodiversity and ethnobotanical heritage. […]
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Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang
Being on the highest point in Luang Prabang, Mount Phousi is prominent on the skyline of the poetic ancient capital of Laos.
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Alluring mount Phousi
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Tad Sae Waterfalls – The Turquoise Waterfall near Luang Prabang
Tad Sae waterfall, a spectacular spot that you shouldn’t miss while traveling in Luang Prabang. Even though it’s not as famous as Kuang Si waterfall, it’s still a worth-visit place […]
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Nong Khiaw – A Sleepy Village with Lush Green Landscapes
Hidden between some of the most fantastic limestone mountains north of Laos is an alluring picturesque town, where attracts many visitors to explore and chill, especially backpackers. It is a […]
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Luang Prabang Night Market
Luang Prabang night market has become one of the highlights in Laos Vacation. Travel in the night market, you can see lots of products sold by the locals with a variety […]
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Bookshops in Luang Prabang
Nowadays, just with the internet and several clicks, we are able to buy some books to read when being free. However, no matter how strongly the technology develops, the feeling […]
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Wat Aham
Although there are so many temples in Luang Prabang – the heart of Buddhism in Laos in the past and at the moment, Wat Aham is still one of the […]
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Kuang Si Waterfall
Popularly known as a colorful mosaic, Luang Prabang is going to awaken your imagination with loads of stunning destinations. Among all, Kuang Si Waterfall is also Luang Prabang’s glamour. Do […]
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Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
Traditional Arts and Ethology Centre is another Luang Prabang’s highlight that allures to foreign visitors’ interest. The famous center was erected with a view to preserving cultural displays of ethnic […]
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Wat Xieng Thong
Luang Prabang is gaining its ever-increasing popularity to be home to renowned Buddhist temples. In addition to the famous Wat Long Khoun, Wat Xieng Thong is another highlight that should […]
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Royal Palace Museum in Luang Prabang
Sitting at the confluence of the Khan River and Mekong River, Luang Prabang is almost like a daydream afar that offers loads of things to awaken your travel sense. No […]
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Wat Long Khoun
With a long list of alluring attractions in Luang Prabang, visitors and travelers must find it not easy to decide on where to visit in this amazing land. If you […]
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