A new high-speed rail line has sparked a massive rise in tourism to Laos's historic capital Luang Prabang. It's had a major effect on traditional local life in this World Heritage town. Since ...

A railway from China, an unlikely film festival and a new generation of entrepreneurs are shaking things up in Luang Prabang, northern Laos As the ... and the outdoor food market nearby, forlorn ...

A total of 110,302 people visited Luang Prabang province during the Lao New Year festival in 2024, marking a 364.44 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2023.

The first in a series of studies examining the impact of tourism on culture and the environment in selected sites in the Asia-Pacific region, this IMPACT publication: Tourism and Heritage Site ...

While you can fly into Luang Prabang or Vientiane ... Bring crisp U.S. dollars and a passport photo for the Laos visa. 2. Pack Snacks and Water: Food options on the boat are limited and pricey.

VIENTIANE, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Northern Laos' Luang Prabang province is gearing up to celebrate the vibrant Lao New Year festival in 2025, with an exciting lineup of events set to take place from ...