Architecture

Luang Prabang gained UNESCO World Heritage status due to the unique blend of traditional Lao and Colonial French architecture that had been preserved here. The pages below provide a detailed guide for those visitors who want to explore the town and better understand the architecture and learn more about this world famous heritage.

Learn about Luang Prabang's temples and colonial buildings on this short guided walking tour through the centre of the peninsula

Luang Prabang is famous for its magnificent blending of traditional Lao and French Colonial architecture. Learn more about the different architectural styles that you will see about town.

In 1994 UNESCO documented over 400 buildings in Luang Prabang which were particularly note worthy. Here every one of these buildings is located and photographed in its current state so that you can find these special examples of the town's heritage.

These old street maps provide fascinating information about how Luang Prabang town has developed from pre-colonial times to the present day

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