The ancient citadel of Luang Prabang, hidden away in the mountains of northern Laos, has miraculously survived for centuries. Preserved by its picturesque isolation, it is the iconic center of Lao ...

Buddhist ritual of offering food to monks in Laos.While it is predominantly observed in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city, it is also practised across the Southeast Asian country. Each day, ...

Laos’ ancient royal capital, dating back a thousand years, offers a magical trip back in time to a traditional Asia that is fast disappearing. The unforgettable UNESCO World Heritage enclave comprises ...

Luang Prabang’s rise to become one of Southeast Asia’s top luxury destinations for those in search of culture and relaxation was inevitable. In the years following the former Laos royal capital’s ...

On the third day of the Lao New Year Festival in mid-April, the Buddha image of Phra Bang -- believed to be the guardian of Luang Prabang for generations -- is taken in a traditional procession to a ...

A new day breaks to the rhythmic shuffling of bare feet upon the ground. Like an apparition from centuries past, a procession of several hundred shaven-headed monks emerges through the dawn mist, ...

Avani+ Luang Prabang has announced a new wellness program ahead of World Wellness Weekend, September 15–17, 2023. The multi-day “Luang Prabang Serene Sojourn” package includes meditation classes with ...

Bidders submit proposals for Luang Prabang airport upgrade. Three pre-qualified bidders have submitted proposals to carry out the upgrade and expansion of Luang Prabang Internatio ...

A favorite among Asian festival insiders, the Laotian event shows Southeast Asian cinema in a public square amid ancient Buddhist temples. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief Southeast Asia‘s ...

LUANG PRABANG, Laos -- What do you do when your pet elephant enters his period of hormonal frenzy, or musth? One answer might be to pay a quick visit to the Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden in Luang ...

LUANG PRABANG, Laos — It was 1974, and American bombs had only recently stopped falling here. In less than a year, Pathet Lao rebels would take over the entire country, establishing a communist ...