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Luang Prabang, Laos
🇱🇦 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

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