Nestled amidst the mountains of northern Laos, Luang Prabang is a strong contender for the title of Southeast Asia's best-kept secret. Here, in the heart of the country, life moves in sync with the sun and nature, in a beautiful symbiosis of old and new. With its unspoilt natural wonders and golden temples glistening in the sun, Laos’ former royal capital has emerged as one of the most captivating and enchanting destinations in Southeast Asia. Little wonder that it draws in more than a million visitors each year.
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Facts| Population: | 56,000 |
| Currency: | Laotian Kip (LAK, ₭ or ₭N)
10,000 kip = approximately 50 US cents.
United States Dollars and Thai Baht are widely accepted, too. |
| Emergency Numbers: | Ambulance: 195
Fire: 190
Police: 191
Tourist Police: 192 |
| Newspapers: | Vientiane Times (in English): www.vientianetimes.org.la
Pasaxon (in Lao): www.pasaxon.org.la
Pathet Lao (in Lao): kpl.gov.la
Vientiane Mai (in Lao) |
| Website: | www.tourismluangprabang.org » |
| Opening Hours: | Most restaurants and banks are open Monday to Friday 8:30am–4:30pm.
Lao Development Bank and BCEL have a 24-hour ATM. The latter offers a currency exchange service. |
| Tourist Information: | Tourist Information Centre
Ban Pakham, Sisavangvong Road, Luang Prabang
Open Mon–Fri 8am–11:30am / 1:30–4pm; Sat & Sun 9am–11:30am / 1:30–3pm
+856 71 212 487 |
