Hotels in Luang Prabang

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This is an impressive former royal capital that makes number of visitors leave their real world behind. Situated in the north of Vientiane, the town is 1,000 feet above sea level and anchored at the junction of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. The exact year that Luang Prabang was founded is yet to be identified, but as far as story goes, the first Lao kingdom, Lan Xang was located here in 1353 by its ruler, Fa Ngum, during the Lan Xang period, the former capital was a center of monarchical power until Luang Prabang voluntarily became a French Commissariat after being attacked by Chinese Haw in 1887. Nowadays, remains of French influences are obviously seen at several buildings in Luang Prabang and the Royal Palace Museum that houses interesting royal artifacts featuring French art. A number of visitors are enthralled with breathtaking sceneries of lush forested hills around the town as well as several styles of 32 temples that are dating back to some 200 years ago. A small pleasant town of Luang Prabang is best explored by walking or cycling.