Luang Prabang, Xieng Ngeun, Nan, Pak Ou,
Nambak, Ngoi, Pakseng, Phonxay, Chomphet,
Viengkham and Phoukhoune
Capital
:
Luang Prabang (the former capital of
Lane Xang Kingdom during the 13th
to 16th Century)
Located
in the northern of Laos. Luang Prabang is around
360 kilometers from Vientiane, the capital of
Laos. It takes about 8 hours by bus or 35
minutes by Lao Airlines to reach and it is one
of the most attractive areas of the country
Nestled
in the valley, surrounded by high mountains and
situated along the Mekong and its tributaries,
the town was once the former capital of Laos,
during the Lane Xang Kingdom from the 13th
to 16th centuries
Luang
Prabang is renowed as the cultural and religious
capital of Laos. On the 2nd December
1995, UNESCO inscribed the town on to its World
Heritage List, ensuring the preservation of a
mixture of traditional Lao and French colonial
architecture. The unique character and charm of
Luang Prabang helps to make it the one of the
most popular tourist destination in the country.
The magnificent temples in Luang Prabang are
considered among the most beautiful in South
East Asia
It is
increasingly popular for both Lao and foreign
tourists to visit Luang Prabang for Pimao Lao (the
Lao New Year Festival), which takes place in mid
April. The boat Racing Festival, which takes
place in August, is also celebrated with an
emphasis on features that are unique from other
regions in Laos
