With a name that translates as Royal Buddha Image, Luang Prabang was once a kingdom capital and government seat. Located in Laos, the river city has a beautiful Old Town and, as it?s home to many Buddhist temples and monasteries, you can observe the monks walking the streets each morning collecting alms. The Royal Palace, Xieng Thong Temple, Kuang Si Waterfalls and Pak Ou Caves are some of its best sites for those visiting for the first time. Built on a valley peninsula, it?s surrounded by mountainous scenery, so if you plan to stay longer than a few days, do explore the countryside too.
Rosewood Luang Prabang

With just 23 bedrooms and concealed in the leafy jungle beside Luang Prabang, this riverside property is a regal hideaway. Stay in a room, a villa or a sumptuous hilltop tent, for a rustic-luxe adventure. Experience Laotian gastronomy, with farm-to-table ingredients, in its two restaurants; The Great House, a colonially-influenced bistro, and the Elephant Bar, set on a wooden bridge, above the river. Rosewood?s Sense spas are legendary and this one, housed in tented pavilions, seeks to cleanse, replenish and bring balance to its guests. At the heart of the property is an oval-shaped pool and natural waterfall, around which loungers and daybeds are arranged, with waiters bringing cool drinks and cocktails. Check Availability & Prices
Sofitel Luang Prabang

A UNESCO-protected building, the Sofitel Luang Prabang in Ban Mano, served as the French Governor’s res...