Luang Prabang holidays

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is a city located in north central Laos, where the Nam Khan river meets the Mekong River. The city is also notable as a UNESCO World Heritage Site making Luang Prabang an essential stop for those who travel to Laos. Surrounded by forested mountains at the junction of the two rivers, colour is the first of Luang Prabang’s virtues to greet those who take a trip to Laos. Pearly frangipanis, river banks lined with overgrown trees and scarlet flowers, and the saffron robes of hundreds of monks and their novices. The scent of fresh coffee, river activity, produce markets and spicy food soon follows. Trips to Laos are popular thanks to Luang Prabang's crumbling French provincial architecture and Theravada Buddhist temples. Its unique, well-preserved townscape illustrates a key stage in the blending of the two distinct cultural traditions of Asia and Europe.

There are a number of tours in Laos available where you may find yourself watching the traditional Monks receiving of alms from local residents at dawn, visiting ancient royal temples, watching the sun set from the Mount Phousi, or browsing vibrant night markets and cultural performances. For a bit more adventure in Laos, Luang Prabang's surrounding lush valleys and stunning Kouang Si waterfalls provide you with the perfect opportunity for swimming, trekking, cycling, or cruising down the Mekong to the famous Pak Ou caves.

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