Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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The Town of Luang Prabang is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Laos. Founded in the 7th century, it has historically been home to the kings of Laos, right through until 1975. There's a fascinating mixture of buildings here, with a real blend of French colonial style and Laotian design as well. It's a really intriguing and chilled out place, so let's go exploring!

For more Lao World Heritage sites:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT9964WmoqNhTYhwEVbieFA8vMrKoyZQ4

For more colonial town World Heritage sites:
Melaka & George Town: youtu.be/o4h01mh6edA
Hoi An Ancient Town: youtu.be/QtJkmBb3TAM
Fortifications of Galle: youtu.be/-y067EKb7hI

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