Travellers who visit the Unesco World Heritage town of Luang Prabang in Laos can immerse themselves in the local culture and customs at a Buddhist Learning Centre located at the foot of Mount Phousi.

The first in a series of studies examining the impact of tourism on culture and the environment in selected sites in the Asia-Pacific region, this IMPACT publication: Tourism and Heritage Site ...

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Luang Prabang had just 250,000 visitors in 2022 ... with original art and walls textured in the style of Lao fabrics. The vivid colours are all the more striking when contrasted with the numerous ...

People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 15, 2025. Laos celebrates the Songkran Festival, or the Lao New Year from April 14 to 16 this year.

VIENTIANE: More than 2.3 million Lao and foreign tourists spent time in Luang Prabang province this year, an increase of 1.2 million compared to last year. This tourism surge has helped generate ...

A new high-speed rail line has sparked a massive rise in tourism to Laos's historic capital Luang Prabang. It's had a major effect on traditional local life in this World Heritage town. Since ...

Both Luang Prabang and Vientiane are spiritual strongholds that draw people from all over the world with their culture and history, but what's got you intrigued? Our experts help you decide.

He’ll also describe how he walked with some monks in Luang Prabang, Laos for a morning alms giving ceremony; and what it was like climbing Laos’ Mount Phousi, passing by small religious ...

The Committee at its twentieth session noted the concerns expressed by the Bureau over the inappropriate conservation methods being applied in the renovation of houses and temples in Luang Prabang, ...