The counterpart of the capital Vientiane is the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang. The town is located in the mountainous north of the country at the mouth of the Nam Khan River in the Mekong. It is the capital of Luang Prabang province. The city offers an impressive mix of Buddhism and French influence as it was the capital of the historical kingdom of Lan Xang and the French protectorate of Laos. A walk through the city makes you feel like you’re in another time and place.

Especially worth seeing are the 30 or so Buddhist temples, most notably Vat Xieng Thong, which bears witness to the so-called Luang Prabang architecture. Other attractions include the Royal Palace, which now houses the National Museum, Mount Phou Si, which offers a magnificent view of the city and of course the monks’ daily morning ceremony called Alma.

But the Luang Prabang area also offers attractions. Trips to waterfalls, elephant camps, bike rides and walks with village nights, kayaking and rafting tours, as well as cooking or weaving courses are possible. At the Kuang Si Waterfall, you can also visit the “Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Center.” A nursing station for the so-called moon bears.

Französischer Einfluss – French influence, Laos

Nützliches umfunktioniert – Useful converted, Laos

In den Gassen – In the streets, Laos

Am Fluss – Along the river, Laos

Die Vereinigung – The Union, Laos

Elegant Speisen – Elegant dining, Laos

Klassisches Straßenbild – Classic street scene, Laos

Mediterran – Mediterranean, Laos

Herrschaftlich – Manorial, Laos

Blüten an jeder Ecke -Flowers on every corner, Laos

Vor dem Haus – Infront of the house, Laos

Charmant – Charming, Laos

Frohe Farben – Happy colors, Laos

Im Cafe – In the cafe, Laos

Immer wieder blau – Blue again and again, Laos

Ungenutzte Idylle – Unused idyll, Laos

Zeitreise – Time travel, Laos

Ein Stück Heimat – A piece of home, Laos

Laotischer Einfluss – Laotian influence, Laos

Stilvolles Ambiente – Stylish ambience, Laos

Stilvoll – Stylish, Laos

Natürliche Begrünung – Natural greening, Laos

Alte Bausubstanz – Old building fabric, Laos

Leuchtend rot – Bright red, Laos

Farbtupfer vor grau-blau – Splash of color in front of gray-blue, Laos

Farbintensiv und filigran – Color intensive and filigree, Laos

Farbenfrohe Fensterläden – Colorful shutters, Laos

Kunstvolles Detail – Artful detail, Laos

Eleganter Schlafplatz – Elegant sleeping space, Laos

Liebevoll restauriert – Lovingly restored, Laos

Filmkulisse – Film set, Laos