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Luang Prabang is one of the best preserved colonial cities in Asia. I may not have appreciated this fact had I not already seen other once grand cities that have since been concreted over.

[Restaurant La Cave Des.]

Luang Prabang is located at the junction of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. The Nam Khan flows to form a peninsular of land, which adds to the amount of river frontage. There are no buses allowed in the old town and as the historic section of town is on a peninsular there is no through traffic.

In the centre of town is Phu Si, a hill crowned by That Chomsi (a Buddhist temple). The view from the top gives you a better idea of how well located Luang Prabang is. From here you see the river valley and surrounding mountains.

[Luang Prabang from Phu Si.]

It didn’t occur to me before I arrived that Laos would have great coffee. You don’t really see it marketed well outside of Laos. It’s quite common to see the Sumatran or even Sulawesi blend at a Starbucks, but Lao blend that I recall. Local beans brewed in a coffee sock and the usual sweetened condensed milk as is the way in this part of the world.

[Coffee Lao by the Mekong River.]

If you are not flying to Luang Prabang it is a bit of a trek getting here. You can arrive by a 2 day boat from the Thai border or by bus on winding mountainous roads. I took the overnight bus from the border, which was a tortuous 13 hours on a winding potholed road. Being in Luang Prabang is the perfect place to be if you’re not in a hurry to get to the next place.

Despite the relative trek to get here, Luang Prabang has definitely been “found”. There are upmarket villas, boutiques and restaurants everywhere. I found myself in an air conditioned cafe using its free wi-fi while having a Cappucino Freeze.

Accommodation

Luang Prabang hotels – Search for discount hotels in Luang Prabang with lowest rates guaranteed.

Travel Guides

Tourism Luang Prabang – Website of the Luang Prabang Tourism Department.

luangprabanglao.com – Travel guide featuring, history, travel tips, transportation, weather, temples, hotels and guesthouses, and food and drink.

Luang Prabang Travel Guide – Index of Travelfish reviews related to Luang Prabang.

Luang Prabang Tourism Laos – Information on where to stay, attractions, food and drink, heritage information.

Hobo Maps – Luang Prabang – Detailed colour maps with information most useful for visitors.

Blogs

Travel to Luang Prabang – Guide to Luang Prabang with reviews of hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, temples and attractions.

Blog Posts

Luang Prabang, Laos- My New Favorite Place on Earth – By thetraveluster.com.

The Sights of Luang Prabang – By alexinwanderland.com.

Vientiane to Luang Prabang by bus: Luang Prabang Travel Guide – By ooaworld.com.

Kuang Si Falls, Laos: The waterfall to beat all waterfalls – This waterfall is about 45 minutes from Luang Prabang. A guide on how to get there and what to see by theglobewanderers.com