Luang Prabang
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Luang Prabang
ຫຼວງພະບາງ, ຫລວງພຣະບາງ Louangphabang | |
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UTC+7 (ICT) | |
Post Code | 06000[3] |
Website | http://tourismluangprabang.org/ |
Criteria | Cultural: ii, iv, v |
Reference | 479 |
Inscription | 1995 (19th Session) |
Area | 820 ha |
Buffer zone | 12,560 ha |
Luang Phabang,
The centre of the city consists of four main roads and is located on a
The city was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. It had also been known by the ancient name of Xieng Thong.
History
Dvaravati city state kingdoms
By the 6th century in the
Lan Xang period
Xieng Dong Xieng Thong experienced a brief period of Khmer
In 1707, Lan Xang fell apart because of a dynastic struggle and Luang Prabang became the capital of the independent
World War II
The town was the scene of many events during and in the aftermath of World War II and it was occupied by several foreign countries during the war (
Laotian Civil War era
In April and May 1946, the French attempted to recapture Laos by using paratroops to retake Vientiane and Luang Prabang and drive
Monarchs of Luang Prabang
- Khun Lo, warlord who founded the city
- Fa Ngum, prince of Luang Prabang who founded Lan Xang
- Oun Kham, king who ruled under the French
- Kham Souk(Zakarine), king who ruled under the French and who pushed for independence
- Sisavang Vong, king under the French, and who, when France granted Laos independence, became king of the whole country
Tourism
Luang Prabang has both natural and historical sites. Among the natural tourism sites are the
Gastronomy
Luang Prabang has a rich artistic and culinary history and the city's cooks were hired by the king.[citation needed] Typical local dishes include: Or lam (O-lam, the favourite dish of Luang Prabang locals), Luang Prabang sausage, mokpa (steamed fish), and Kaipen made from Mekong River moss (served fried) with the Luang Prabang's famous Jeow Bong.[36]
Transportation
Air
Luang Prabang is served by Luang Prabang International Airport with non-stop flights to adjoining countries.
Road
Luang Prabang is served by Route 13, which connects to Vang Vieng and Vientiane to the south, and to Boten in the north. The road is paved, though the surface is in poor condition at places. Since 2014, a new road connects Kasi (close to Vang Vieng) to Luang Prabang, allowing the trip to be made in about 3 hours (compared to 5 hours via Route 13). Several daily buses run from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, taking 11–13 hours.[37]
The road from
If coming from Vietnam, sleeper buses can be caught from Hanoi to either Luang Prabang or Vang Vieng.
Waterway
The Mekong River itself is also an important transportation link. At
Rail
Beginning December 2021, Luang Prabang is served by the high speed
Education
There is a French international school in the city, École francophone de Luang Prabang.[40]
Climate
Luang Prabang features a
Climate data for Luang Prabang (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 39.4 (102.9) |
39.5 (103.1) |
41.0 (105.8) |
44.8 (112.6) |
44.0 (111.2) |
40.0 (104.0) |
39.0 (102.2) |
40.0 (104.0) |
38.0 (100.4) |
38.6 (101.5) |
36.3 (97.3) |
36.3 (97.3) |
44.8 (112.6) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.4 (83.1) |
31.7 (89.1) |
34.1 (93.4) |
35.2 (95.4) |
34.6 (94.3) |
33.5 (92.3) |
32.2 (90.0) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.5 (90.5) |
31.9 (89.4) |
29.9 (85.8) |
27.4 (81.3) |
32.0 (89.6) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 19.8 (67.6) |
22.1 (71.8) |
25.2 (77.4) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.1 (80.8) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.8 (80.2) |
25.4 (77.7) |
22.5 (72.5) |
19.7 (67.5) |
24.9 (76.8) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14.7 (58.5) |
15.3 (59.5) |
18.3 (64.9) |
21.6 (70.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.2 (73.8) |
21.4 (70.5) |
18.1 (64.6) |
15.0 (59.0) |
20.2 (68.4) |
Record low °C (°F) | 0.8 (33.4) |
8.0 (46.4) |
9.8 (49.6) |
14.0 (57.2) |
17.0 (62.6) |
14.0 (57.2) |
17.2 (63.0) |
14.0 (57.2) |
10.6 (51.1) |
7.8 (46.0) |
2.4 (36.3) |
2.2 (36.0) |
0.8 (33.4) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 17.1 (0.67) |
11.7 (0.46) |
51.9 (2.04) |
102.2 (4.02) |
160.6 (6.32) |
199.9 (7.87) |
283.2 (11.15) |
329.4 (12.97) |
176.7 (6.96) |
87.1 (3.43) |
26.9 (1.06) |
25.6 (1.01) |
1,472.2 (57.96) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 114 |
Average relative humidity (%)
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82 | 77 | 74 | 76 | 81 | 85 | 87 | 89 | 87 | 86 | 84 | 85 | 82.8 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 175.5 | 193.6 | 174.3 | 185.3 | 184.0 | 131.7 | 106.8 | 119.1 | 158.5 | 185.0 | 169.4 | 168.2 | 1,951.4 |
Source 1: World Meteorological Organization[41] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: |
Sister cities
See also
Gallery
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Monks collecting alms at dawn
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Buddhist Temple at Haw Kham (Royal Palace) complex
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Royal Palace
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Primary school
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Luang Prabang night market
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Buddha images at Vat Visounarath
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Boats on the Mekong
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Landscape with a wooden footbridge crossing the Nam Khan river, where two workers are working at the consolidation of this structure, holding a big beam during the monsoon
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Wat Nong Sikhounmuang
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Further reading
- Berliner, David (2012). "Multiple Nostalgias: The Fabric of Heritage in Luang Prabang (Lao PDR)". Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute. 18 (4). Royal Anthropological Institute: 769–786. .
- Cavendish, Marshall (September 2007). World and Its Peoples: Eastern and Southern Asia. Marshall Cavendish Corporation. pp. 798–799. ISBN 978-0-7614-7639-9.
- Pengchai, Teerayut; Singkam, Anothai; Nimala, Niti (2016). "The Creative Process of Developing Identity Through Native Textile Handicraft: The World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang". Social Sciences and Humanities. 24. Pertanika: 159–168.
- Platenkamp, Jos D. M. (2008). "The Canoe Racing Ritual of Luang Prabang". Social Analysis: The International Journal of Social and Cultural Practice. 52 (3). Berghahn Books.
External links
- Luang Prabang travel guide from Wikivoyage
- City portal of Luang Prabang on Luangprabang-laos.com
- Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911. .