Languid and lovely Luang Prabang (ຫລວງພະບາງ) is one of the most alluring places in Southeast Asia.
Nowhere else can lay claim to the city's old-world romance of 33 gilded
wats, saffron-clad monks, faded Indochinese villas and exquisite Gallic
cuisine. It's a unique place where time seems to stand still amid the
breakneck pace of the surrounding region.
This
Unesco-protected gem, which sits at the sacred confluence of the Mekong
River and the Nam Khan (Khan River), has rightfully gained mythical
status as a travellers' Shangri La, and since its airport opened a
decade ago the town has seen a flood of investment, with once-leprous
French villas being revived as fabulous – though affordable – boutique
hotels.
Beyond the evident history and heritage of the
old town are aquamarine waterfalls, top trekking opportunities,
meandering mountain bike trails, elephant camps, kayaking trips, river
cruises and outstanding natural beauty, the whole ensemble encircled by
hazy green mountains.
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