The Town of Luang Prabang is a World Heritage site in Lao People's Democratic Republic defined by the UNESCO in 1995 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 903 (854, 300) in our monthly survey..
"Luang Prabang is an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its unique, remarkably well-preserved townscape illustrates a key stage in the blending of these two distinct cultural traditions."
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