Luang Prabang has been listed as a world heritage Site since 2 December 1995. UNESCO inscribed the town of Luang Prabang onto the world Heritage list for its outstanding universal value, founded in the harmonious relationship between the natural and built environment; the juxtaposition of Lao and village and French colonial urban morphology and the fusion of traditional Lao and

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) tries to empower local people to take advantage of tourism to use it to benefit their own lives. CBT often contains elements of ‘Responsible Tourism’ or ‘Sustainable Tourism’-all of which try to minimize the negative impacts of tourism on local people and the environment,

This temple is not only the most beautiful in Lunag Prabang, but arguably one of the most spectacular in the entire country. Built by King Setthathirath around 1560 it is a classic example of Luang Prabang style during the golden years of the Lane Xang Kingdom and it noted for its gracefully sloping roof and glass

This village, located 4 km to the north of Luang Prabang, was a former royal weaving village, and is now an official tourism village. You can view women working on their looms, buy their products and stroll in the village. It can be reached by bicycle or tuk-tuk.

Ban Chan is a traditional pottery-making village where you can watch pots being hand- thrown and fired in earthen ovens. The village’s lamp and pots decorate the small streets of Luang Prabang’s old town and are known all over northern Laos. Ban Chan is located in Chomphet District, across the Mekong River

While in Luang Prabang, you may observe the morning alms giving ceremony where monks walk through town in single file carrying their alms bowls to give laypeople the opportunity to offer alms and gain merit. Offerings by the people are usually comprised of sticky rice, fruit or simple traditional snacks.

Tad Sae, 15 km to the southeast of Luang Prabang, is a series of cascading step waterfalls in natural surroundings which is perfect for picnicking, swimming and relaxing. The falls can be reached by car, tuk-tuk, bicycle or boat.

30 km from Luang Prabang, this is a beautiful spot for picnics, swimming and relaxing.