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Two World Heritage Sites in Laos

Town of Luang Prabang

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

Vat Phou Champasak

© 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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