With many travellers calling Luang Prabang their favourite place in the world, as soon as you step foot into this ancient town and UNESCO World Heritage Site, youâll know why. Situated in northern Laos between the mountains and the Nam Khan and the Mekong Rivers, this quaint town is one of the most-visited attractions in Laos. What was once the centre of the ancient Kingdom of Lan Xang before it was moved to Vientiane in 1545. Let your sense of adventure run wild as you play in cascading waterfalls, sail down the Mekong and climb mountains to catch the early morning sunrise and almsgivings of the monks. With beautiful pagodas, French colonial buildings and the former Royal Palace, this place isnât just rich with natural beauty, but with some of the best architecture in the region.
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