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Luang Prabang
A UNESCO World Heritage town at the confluence of two rivers, where saffron-robed monks collect morning alms along gilded temple-lined streets.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Luang Prabang Province, Laos · Asia
Luang Prabang is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Ban Xiang-Ngeun, 23km from Kuang Si Falls.
Luang Prabang is a town located in Luang Prabang Province, Laos. With a population of 55,027, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Luang Prabang sits in Laos. It's in the Asia/Vientiane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Luang Prabang to your route.
Luang Prabang (Lao: ຫລວງພະບາງ), historically known as Xieng Thong, and alternatively spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos. Its name, meaning “Royal Buddha Image,” derives from the Phra Bang, a statue symbolizing Lao sovereignty. Designated a UNESCORead more
World Heritage Site in 1995, the city is recognized for blending Lao architecture, European colonial buildings, and over 30 Buddhist temples. The protected area encompasses 33 of its 58 villages, where daily rituals like the morning alms-giving ceremony persist.
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Luang Prabang is located in Luang Prabang Province, Laos, Asia. The coordinates are 19.8933 latitude, 102.1525 longitude.
Luang Prabang has a population of approximately 55,027 people, making it a town in Laos.
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A UNESCO World Heritage town at the confluence of two rivers, where saffron-robed monks collect morning alms along gilded temple-lined streets.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Sacred caves at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers filled with thousands of Buddha statues left by pilgrims over centuries.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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A stunning turquoise waterfall near Luang Prabang cascading over limestone formations into a series of natural swimming pools.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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