Luang Prabang takes its name from a statue of Buddha, the Prabang, offered by Cambodia. After the establishment of the French Protectorate in 1893, following a period of turmoil during which the ...

Worse, Luang Prabang is also located in a seismic-sensitive region. An earthquake in Xayaburi province recorded 6.1 on the moment magnitude scale in 2019.

My first hour in Luang Prabang was magical. The electricity was out, and in every wooden house, market stall and temple window, townspeople were lighting candles. As night fell the boulevards and ...

VIENTIANE: Laos is enhancing its tourism sector by improving standards, upgrading infrastructure and elevating service ...

VIENTIANE: Authorities have issued warnings of further heavy rainfall, which is likely to cause more flash floods, river ...

Temples in Luang Prabang decorated with traditional techniques, patay phet and patay poon in the Lao language, demonstrate sophisticated stucco techniques drawing on local wisdom and resources.

No doubt Luang Prabang is a living heritage. While many old towns in the region seem to transition into the modern age, Luang Prabang still feels like it’s stuck in time; this palpable sense of ...

Designed by Bill Bensley, Rosewood Luang Prabang ups the luxury stakes in one of Laos’ most magical destinations. Find out why this Southeast Asian resort is so special.

“If we lose Luang Prabang,” she warns, “we will lose a very unique site that will be lost to humanity. Once the damage is done, it will be irreversible. it cannot be undone.

LUANG PRABANG, Laos — It was 1974, and American bombs had only recently stopped falling here. In less than a year, Pathet Lao rebels would take over the entire country, establishing a communist ...

Avani+ Luang Prabang has announced a new wellness program ahead of World Wellness Weekend, September 15–17, 2023. The multi-day “ Luang Prabang Serene Sojourn ” package includes meditation ...

Nearest airport to Luang Prabang Airport and Luang Prabang is Sayaboury Airport - (86.82 Km / 53.95 Miles) Following are the nearest airports to Luang Prabang and Luang Prabang Airport. Distance ...