Visit Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is an enthralling city surrounded by mountains at the junction of the Mekong and its tributary, the Khan River. Luang Prabang has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995 to protect the town’s 32 precious historic temples, the former Royal Palace and classic French colonial buildings from being destroyed by modernity or over – building. In the centre of the city, Mount Phousi is the ideal setting to see a fantastic view of the temples, rivers, and surrounding hills.

 
Luang Prabang is small, and just about everywhere can be reached by foot, so practically any guesthouse or hotel in Luang Prabang is well located. The city has dozens of temples and religious sites, most of them in the old quarter. However, there is more to the city than just glittering temples – the surrounds offer several spectacular waterfalls, trekking, kayaking, cycling and elephant riding