The Jewel of Laos - A Cultural Renaissance in Old Luang PrabangLuang Prabang in Laos was voted the number one destination to visit from the New York Times in 2008 and coincidentally I was there in February that year. I had booked my trip to visit Vientiane and also Luang Prabang which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This old charm town which was once the capitol of Laos is located 425 kilometers north of Vientiane and is only 300 meters wide by one kilometer long. Luang Prabang was built by the European colonials in the 19th and 20th century era and houses one of the best collection of French provincial style homes which many have been converted into cafes, restaurants or even boutique hotels. The beauty about Luang Prabang is that due to the UNESCO status (which was awarded in 1995), is there are absolutely no modern buildings here making it a perfect place to enjoy the natural culture and heritage of Laos. |
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