The CityGuide was updated: April 30, 2024
Luang Prabang is a true cornucopia of treasures, full of beautifully well-preserved French architecture lined up alongside old wooden structures that blend together in a charming combination of styles, interjected with golden Buddhist temples, and topped off with plenty of things to experience.
Distinguished as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, the 'royal Buddha image city' (the meaning of its name) and former royal capital of Laos, will awaken your senses and offer a chance to temporarily dive into the past, where life seemingly runs slower and in full contact with nature.
Today, despite its popularity among travellers, the picturesque city of Luang Prabang continues to retain much of its pristine beauty and unspoiled charm.