Luang Prabang

The cultural and natural highlight of northern Laos, home to the UNESCO-listed old town of Luang Prabang and the scenery of the Nam Ou River.

Luang Prabang lies in the mountains of northern Laos, with the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers flowing through it. The old town of Luang Prabang, the provincial capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its temples, French-style architecture and dawn alms-giving; nearby attractions include Kuang Si Falls and the Pak Ou Caves. In the north, Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi sit on the Nam Ou among karst peaks, perfect for hiking and unwinding. November to March is dry and pleasant. Luang Prabang International Airport and the Laos–China Railway station are the main gateways.

Destinations

• Luang Prabang
• Nong Khiaw & Muang Ngoi

Itineraries

• Deep Northern Laos: Nam Ou River & Highlands – Travel north along the Nam Ou River to Muang Ngoi and Muang Khua, venture deep into the Phongsaly tea mountains, and co…
• Laos North-to-South Mekong Traverse – Travel all the way south from Luang Prabang, passing through Vang Vieng, the Thakhek Loop, and Pakse, before ending in…
• China-Laos Railway: Vientiane to Luang Prabang – Travel north along the China-Laos Railway, connecting Vientiane's temples, Vang Vieng's karst landscapes, and the ancie…
• Kunming-Laos Railway Round Trip – Take the international train from Kunming into Laos, traveling south to Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, and Vientiane before…
• Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng via Plain of Jars – Cross the mountains to Phonsavan to see the Plain of Jars and war relics, then head south by road to Vang Vieng, ending…
• Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & Slow Boat to Luang Prabang – Travel from Chiang Mai through Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle, cross the border at Chiang Khong, and take a 2-day M…