Is Luang Prabang Still Worth Visiting & What to Expect delightfultravelnotes.com

With the influx of international tourists, is Luang Prabang still worth visiting? Here's our honest opinion and things you can do to improve the experience.

Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995, is a picturesque town located in northern Laos at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. The town is famous for its cultural heritage and well-preserved architecture with a fusion of traditional Lao wooden houses and colonial European influences.

I once spent 2 weeks in Vientiane for a job assignment over 10 years ago and had a lot of fond memories. It gave me a taste of Lao cuisine and I got to know the shy yet kind nature of the Laotian. Ever since that trip, I have always wanted to return to Laos, especially with all the praises about Luang Prabang from the internet. Here’s our opinion after our 4-day visit in February this year.