Luang Prabang Travel

Luang Prabang is a vibrant town steeped in tradition cradled by the green mountains of northern Laos, and often considered an essential part of Laos travel.

While Buddhism is practiced throughout Southeast Asia, it’s particularly prominent in Laos, and Luang Prabang is the country’s spiritual heart. The UNESCO World Heritage site is studded with golden temples, and monks clad in saffron robes glide silently through the city’s backstreets to receive offerings for daily almsgiving ceremonies.

Wat Xieng Thong temple with pink flowers, Luang Prabang Laos

Why visit Luang Prabang?

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    Immerse yourself in Luang Prabang's time-honored spiritual traditions by participating in almsgiving in a quiet village outside of town. You’ll also enjoy a heritage walking tour of the temples—including the 500-year Wat Xieng Thong—a private blessing, and a visit to a hidden temple where you’ll learn the fundamentals of meditation from the resident monks.

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