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πŸ›οΈ Luang Prabang

Archaeology & Antiquity Laos Asia

πŸ›οΈ Luang Prabang
UNESCO World Heritage town at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, northern Laos


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 11:31
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1995
  • Location: Northern Laos at 19.8898Β°N, 102.13834Β°E
  • Former royal capital of the Kingdom of Lan Xang (14th–16th centuries)
  • Home to over 30 active Buddhist temples and monasteries

Luang Prabang is a town in northern Laos situated at the convergence of the Mekong and Nam Khan ...

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