🇱🇦 Laos
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, historically known as Xieng Thong, and alternatively spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos. Its name, meaning “Royal Buddha Image,” derives from the Phra Bang, a statue symbolizing Lao sovereignty. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, the city is recognized for blending Lao architecture, European colonial buildings, and over 30 Buddhist temples. The protected area encompasses 33 of its 58 villages, where daily rituals like the morning alms-giving ceremony persist.
- Country
- 🇱🇦 Laos
- Elevation
- 0 m
- Population
- 55,027
- Time zone
- Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates
- 19.89, 102.15
How far Luang Prabang is from other cities in Laos
- Muang Xay91 km✈ 52 min · 🚗 1 h 31 min
- Vang Vieng112 km✈ 53 min · 🚗 1 h 52 min
- Muang Phônsavan119 km✈ 54 min · 🚗 1 h 59 min
- Muang Sing178 km✈ 58 min · 🚗 2 h 58 min
- Xam Nua206 km✈ 1 h · 🚗 3 h 26 min
- Vientián219 km✈ 1 h 1 min · 🚗 3 h 39 min
- Ban Khoan221 km✈ 1 h 1 min · 🚗 3 h 41 min
- Pakxan230 km✈ 1 h 2 min · 🚗 3 h 50 min
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