Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang is a city located in north central Laos, where the Nam Khan river meets the Mekong River about 425 kms north of Vientiane. It is the capital of Luang Prabang Province. The current population of the city is about 103,000. The city was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. The city is also notable as a UNESCO World Heritage Site....