Luang Prabang, Laos In the mountains of northern Laos, where the Nam Khan River quietly flows into the Mekong, lies Luang Prabang. This small former royal capital, built on a peninsula, is home to a remarkable concentration of cultural and architectural treasures unique to Southeast Asia. The UNESCO-protected Old Town is far from a preserved relic, it remains a vibrant, living community to this day. Its distinctive character comes from the meeting of traditional Lao timber ar