The reclining Buddha at Wat Xieng Tong in Luang Prabang. The World Heritage town is ranked first on Lonely Planet’s list of 22 must-visit places in Asia. - LIM CHEE WAH/THE STAR
VIENTIANE: Luang Prabang has continued to cement its reputation as Laos’ top travel destination, with more than 2.4 million visitors recorded in the first eight months of this year, achieving 84 per cent of the province’s annual target.
According to the Luang Prabang province’s Culture and Tourism Department, the total number of visitors included 925,599 domestic tourists and more than 1.4 million international arrivals. The figure reflects a steady recovery of the tourism sector, driven by improved transport links and growing international recognition of the province’s cultural and natural heritage.
