Welcome to Luangprabang The World Heritage
Luang Prabang is the ancient capital city of the Lan Xang Kingdom. According to the Luang Prabang legend, the first name of Luang Parabang was Muang Swa, named after King Khun Xua around the eighth century, later known as Xieng Dong and Xieng Thong. During the reign of King Fa Ngum between 1354 and 1372 A.D., Xieng Dong, and Xieng Thong cities were renamed Luang Prabang in the name of the gold image of Buddha, the Phrabang.
Luang Prabang was the capital of the Lane xang kingdom from 1354 A.D. The capital was then transferred to Vientiane city in 1560 A.D. Luang Prabang is rich in cultural heritage, known as the seat of Lao culture, with monasteries, monuments traditional costumes and surrounded by many types of nature's beauty. Luang Prabang province has a total population of 365000.
A World Heritage site Luangprabang is still remain one of the most important buddhist learning centers
Luangprabang Gallery LPB Gallery 2
Wat Xiengthong Luangprabang Images Laos-Buddha LPB Province
Luangprabang Video (above)
Lao's New Year in Luangprabang (below)
Pi Mai Lao Luangprabang
Hae Vor Parade
Lao New Year Luangprabang
Luangprabang World Heritage