Vientiane (VNA) – UNESCO World Heritage Site Luang Prabang in northernLaos has been listed among the 50 tourist destinations worldwide for 2024 by IndianTimes Travel.
This is a great start for the Lao Government’s Visit Laos Year tourismpromotion programme, aiming at bringing more foreign tourists to the country torealise the set target of welcoming at least 4.6 million domestic and foreignarrivals in 2024.
Ranking at the 11th place, Luang Prabang thatboasts Buddhist temples, vibrant markets and scenic Mekong River, is truly a havenfor a laid-back escape.
The locality is also recommended for its community-led conservation efforts, groundbreakingwork in ecotourism as well as sustainability and inclusive travel.
Last year, Luang Prabang received 12 travel awards under the ASEAN TourismStandards scheme.
It is one of the most well-knownprovinces in Laos and a top tourist draw because of its riverside location,old temples, quaint streets and alleyways, traditional festivals, and scenicbeauty. The town’s old quarter waslisted as a World Heritage Site in 1995 by UNESCO, which deemed that itsarchitecture was culturally significant and worthy of protection by the UnitedNations.
Other destinations on Travel Times’ list includeHoi An ancient city, Ha Long Bay and Sa Pa (Vietnam), Jasper National Park(Canada), Portofino (Italy), Fez (Morocco), and Kyoto (Japan)./.
The acclaimed American magazine called Luang Prabang of Laos a “hidden paradise” and recommended it as one of the 50 greatest places in the world in 2023.
Boun Pi Mai, the traditional New Year festival in Laos, will be organised on a large scale after three years of COVID-19 in order to attract tourists and recover the national economy.
After a quiet period due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism industry in Laos is showing signs of rapid recovery, especially at the ancient capital of Luang Prabang - a World Cultural Heritage - in the northern region of the country.
Luang Prabang province of Laos has encouraged local businesses and residents to preserve and promote traditional cultural values, turning them into outstanding tourism experiences to attract more visitors.
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Tranquil Luang Prabang (Photo: Getty Images) 
