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Luang Prabang’s rise to become one of Southeast Asia’s top luxury destinations for those in search of culture and relaxation was inevitable. In the years following the former Laos royal capital’s ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Fears grow that dam across Mekong River in Laos could harm World Heritage site of Luang Prabang
LUANG PRABANG, LaosLUANG PRABANG, Laos — Landlocked Laos doesn’t have the famous beaches of its neighbors to attract tourists, but instead relies on the pristine beauty of its mountains and rivers and ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Can A Green Hotel (and A Side Of Buffalo Milk) Save Luang Prabang?
Can this UNESCO World Heritage site grow its tourism economy without destroying its fragile environment? Here’s how resorts and operators are answering the question. ByChristopher Elliott, Senior ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Who Will Save Luang Prabang?
The 16th century Buddhist temple Wat Xieng Thong showcases Luang Prabang’s unique Lao style. Credit: Tom Fawthtrop Laos’ ancient royal capital, dating back a thousand years, offers a magical trip back ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Hydropower vs Heritage: Will Laos Lose Luang Prabang?
The Lao government’s high-risk plan to install a massive dam on the Mekong River, perilously close to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage site of Luang Prabang, shows a disregard for its legal ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: In Luang Prabang, Laos, Lao New Year is drenched in color — and water
As our minivan rounded a mountain pass, a gaggle of giggling teenagers appeared at the fringe of a thatched-roof village. Hey, I thought, what’s with the buckets and the water guns? Splash! Ah. I’d ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Laos' Luang Prabang sees tourism momentum boosted by rail link
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the swimming pool and the rooms at Azerai Luang Prabang, Laos. The number of hotels in the province has more than tripled compared to the pre-railway period, reflecting ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Rosewood Brings Its Signature Brand of Hospitality Magic to Laos’s Famed Luang Prabang
Bensley designed both the tented and non-tented villas and suites to almost float over the ground amid treetop foliage, preserving the delicate flora and fauna while giving guests a sense of being ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Luang Prabang - Walk Through Ancient Temples
This video takes you on a quiet walk through the sacred heart of Luang Prabang, Laos - a UNESCO World Heritage town filled with centuries-old temples, golden roofs, and the sound of chanting monks.