Laos News » Luang Prabang News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: I’ve traveled in Southeast Asia for 15 years—and this under-the-radar city is still one of my favorites
Luang Prabang rewards travelers with gilded temples, turquoise waterfalls, immersive local experiences, and a refreshingly slower pace.
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Luang Prabang’s newest luxury resort is a design fan’s dream stay
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: The Last Days of Beautiful Luang Prabang
The ancient citadel of Luang Prabang, hidden away in the mountains of northern Laos, has miraculously survived for centuries. Preserved by its picturesque isolation, it is the iconic center of Lao ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Lao officials charge hefty fees for photographers in tourism hotspot Luang Prabang
Officials in northern Laos are charging non-local freelance photographers a hefty fee to take photos at tourist sites in Luang Prabang — a UNESCO World Heritage town known for its traditional Lao ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: IHG debuts in Luang Prabang with new resort
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to open its first property in Luang Prabang, Laos, with the Holiday Inn Resort Luang Prabang Naluang Hill in 2027, expanding its presence in the region.
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: How to plan a trip to Laos, from Luang Prabang to Vientiane
Laos doesn’t get the same attention as Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and other countries in Asia. However, this laid-back and landlocked country has its own rich cultural and ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: I Took Off My Glasses
Luang Prabang, Laos, is one of the places where I can regain my own sense of rhythm. I don't usually buy many things, so I often treat myself by taking solo trips.For me, encountering new cultures, ...
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: Holiday Inn Resort Planned to Open 2027 in Luang Prabang, Laos
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Naluang International Resort and Hotel Limited to open the 101-key Resort Luang Prabang Naluang Hill in 2027.
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Explore Laos Culture with Lao Bamboo Dance Overnight Package of Kamu Lodge
Luang Prabang, Laos, August 07, 2015 --(PR.com)-- No conversation about dance in Laos is ever complete without a mention of Lao Kratop Maa (Bamboo dance). This art form requires the dancers to be very ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: IHG Hotels & Resorts to open third hotel in Cambodia – Holiday Inn Resort Luang Prabang Naluang Hill
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Holiday Inn Resort Luang Prabang Naluang Hill. Set to open in 2027, the resort will mark IHG's debut in ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Planned dam sparks concerns that Luang Prabang could lose World Heritage status
A satellite photo comparison dated Feb. 7, 2021 (L), and Feb. 2, 2024 (R), shows vast construction in preparation for a controversial hydropower dam across the Mekong River, about 25 kilometers (16 ...