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MEKONG & MOUNTAINS PILLAR

The Mekong and Mountains — Nature Around Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang rests at the meeting of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, ringed by green hills. The landscape defines the city’s calm mood — slow boats, golden sunsets, and forest trails are minutes from the old town.

Confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers at Luang Prabang
Where the Nam Khan meets the Mekong — a classic viewpoint.

Popular day trips include the turquoise terraces of Kuang Si Waterfall, boat rides to the Pak Ou Caves, and sunset hikes up Mount Phousi. Riverside cafés and small villages offer an easy glimpse of local life.

Pak Ou Caves along the Mekong near Luang Prabang
Pak Ou Caves — shrines above the river.

See why major publications keep ranking Luang Prabang among the world’s best: Times of India: Most Beautiful Places, and Smart Travel Asia Best in Travel.

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Mekong River sunset boat in Luang Prabang Laos
Mekong sunset — boats, soft light, and mountain silhouettes.

Image sources: Wikimedia Commons (free to use with attribution where required).

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