Sleepy little Luang Prabang awakens to skyrocketing tourism, a hidden gem no longer
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 small plane banks, then dives ...
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Northern Laos' Luang Prabang to sparkle with joyful Lao New Year celebrations
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 ...
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A World Heritage Town at Risk: Laos
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 ...
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Luang Prabang to sparkle with joyful Lao New Year celebrations
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.