Town of Luang Prabang
© Photo: Benedikt Saxler
The ancient capital of the old Kingdom of Laos, Luang Prabang is a town that gathers traditional Lao architecture and French colonial buildings from the 19th and 20th century in a remarkably well-preserved blend of European and Asian cultures.
- Location: Luang Prabang Province, Laos
- Site type: cultural
- Year of inscription: 1995
Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape
© Photo: Alessandra
The Champasak Cultural Landscape was built between the 5th and 15th century under the rule of the Khmer Empire. Various structures are organized in a geometric pattern that embodies the Hindu vision and relationship between man and nature, including two cities, the Vat Phou temple complex and other temples, shrines and waterworks.
- Location: Champasak Province, Laos
- Site type: cultural
- Size: 39,000 ha
- Year of inscription: 2001
Source: Aseanup
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