UNESCO Heritage and Architecture Tour of Luang Prabang

Your tour starts by meeting your guide, a knowledgeable expert about the four categories of Luang Prabang's UNESCO-preserved buildings and the different cultural influences that have come together to make the city the enchanting and eclectic place it is today.

Visit old Chinese shop houses, which functioned as both homes and places of business for generations, and discover the impact of the French protectorate established in 1893. The founding of Luang Prabang is shrouded in mystery and legend, with the city serving as the seat of power and home of kings throughout much of Laos’ ancient past. It is most famous as a center of Buddhism and for its gilded temple with gleaming golden pagodas. The city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 due to the remarkable preservation of buildings from different historical periods and cultural influences.

This specialist architecture tour allows you to explore a side of Luang Prabang that few visitors experience, visiting buildings that normally go unnoticed and learning about their histories. If you are interested in history and culture, then this is the perfect introduction to this former capital of ancient Laos.