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Tented villas and suites beside a waterfall outside town.
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laos
Laos moves at its own pace, and that’s the appeal. Luang Prabang, a UNESCO-listed town on the Mekong, is full of temples, French colonial buildings and excellent restaurants.
Watch the morning alms giving, swim in the turquoise pools of Kuang Si, and take a slow boat along the Mekong. In the south, the Four Thousand Islands and the temple of Wat Phou are quiet and beautiful.
It pairs well with Cambodia, Vietnam or northern Thailand.
where to go
Temples, colonial architecture and night markets on the Mekong.
Turquoise pools in the forest outside Luang Prabang.
Slow boats past villages and limestone cliffs.
Caves filled with thousands of Buddha statues.
A relaxed capital with French bakeries and golden stupas.
Wat Phou and the Four Thousand Islands.
when to go
The dry months are the most comfortable, but the green season is lovely too.
November to February
Clear skies and pleasant temperatures. The most popular time.
March to May
Hot and hazy, with the Lao New Year festival in April.
June to October
Afternoon rain, full rivers and lush scenery.
where to stay
Photo: Rosewood Hotels Tented villas and suites beside a waterfall outside town.
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Luang Prabang Photo: Aman Luang Prabang
Hillside gardens with views of Mount Phousi.
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experiences
Watch monks collect alms at dawn, quietly and respectfully.
Swim in the turquoise pools before the crowds arrive.
Sail upriver to the Pak Ou Caves.
Learn to cook local dishes with a Luang Prabang chef.
Visit silk weavers in the villages around town.
Relax on the Mekong in the far south.
November to February is cool and dry. The green season from June to October is quieter and lush.
Three or four nights in Luang Prabang is ideal, with a few more if you’d like to see the south.
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Cambodia, Vietnam or northern Thailand.
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The Great Wall, Beijing, Shanghai and the karst landscapes of Yangshuo, best with an expert guide.
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