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Luang Prabang Province Laos ☎ +856 21 212 248 Last Updated: 11/09/2025 |
| Luang Prabang is a province in northern Laos. The provincial capital, Luang Prabang, was the capital of the Lan Xang Kingdom from the 13th to the 16th centuries. The province had a population of 467,157 as of 2020. Luang Prabang has a unique architectural, religious, and cultural heritage, reflecting the intermingling of rural and urban development over the centuries. | |
| In the 14th century, King Fa Ngum founded the first Lao Kingdom, Lan Xang, in Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang remained the capital of Lan Xang until 1565, when the capital was moved to Vientiane. It continues to serve as the spiritual and religious center of the country. | |
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Wat Xieng Thong Place » Temple Wat Xiengthong, also known as the Golden City Temple, is a Buddhist temple located in the Khem Khong area of Luang Prabang, Laos. Wat Xiengthong is situated near the Mekong River in the historic center of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most important and beautiful temples in the city. 314 views 💖 1 👍 0Khem Khong, Luang Prabang, Laos |
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Luang Prabang Place » Historical Place Luang Prabang was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. It had also been known by the ancient name of Xieng Thong. It was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos, until the Pathet Lao takeover in 1975. The city is part of Luang Prabang District of Luang Prabang Province and is the capital and administrative centre of the province. 125 views 💖 1 👍 0Laos |