Located 360 Km. North of Vientiane (about eight hours by public bus, or 35 minutes by Lao Aviation). Once the former capital of Laos during the Lanexang Kingdom in the 13th and 15th centuries. It's importance as an historic and cultural site has been acknowledged in UNESCO's (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) listing of the town as a World Heritage site in 1995 ensuring the preservation of a mixture of traditional Lao and French colonial architecture giving Luang Prabang its unique character and charm all of its own, and helps to make it the most popular tourist destination in the country. Local temples of Luang Prabang are considered the most beautiful in Southeast Asia.

The Royal Palace
   Built between 1904 and 1909, during the reign of King Sisavanvong, the former residence of the Lao Monarchy is now a museum. A collection of artifacts belonging to the former rulers of the Kingdom of Lane Xang is housed in the palace.

Wat Xiengthong Temple
   Built by King Saysethathirath and completed in 1560, one of the most interesting forms of arts and architecture, housing the boned of King Sri Savangvong. An original design, with a unique three-layered roof well worth visiting and paying respects when in Luang Prabang.

Wat Visoun Temple
   Built in 1503 by order of King Visounarath, who named the temple after himself. It is know for the larger, unusually shaped stupa placed in the grounds. Because of its Shape, the stupa is known as "That Makmo" or "Watermelon Stupa".

Wat That Chomsi Temple
   Located at the top of Mount Phousi in the heart of town, the Stupa was built in 1804, during the reign of King Anourouth and is a symbol of Luang Prabang's spiritual significance to Laos.

Tham Ting Cave
   Just a short trip down river either by road or boat where the Nam Ou river meets the Mekong river, a large cave replete with hundreds of Buddha images.
Accessible only by boat and only in the we season, Tad Sae is divided into three limestone steps, ten-minute ride up the Nam Khane river.

Tad Kouang Si Waterfall
   This impressive waterfall is located about 30 Km. South of Luang Prabang. You can take a tuk-tuk from the center of the city, or rent your own transport. The trip to the waterfall passes through beautiful scenery, as well as many villages belonging to ethnic minorities.