Luang Prabang National Museum

Former Royal Palace, built in 1904-09. Address: Thanon Sisavangvong, Ban Choumkhong, Muang Luang Prabang, Khoueng Luang Prabang. Laos Cultural Profile's website. [en]

Royal Palace, National Museum Luang Prabang

Built 1904-09, reopened as the National Museum after the dissolution of the monarchy in 1975. Includes: the throne itself, Buddha images, antiques, and art. Address: Thanon Sisavangvong, Ban Choumkhong, Muang Luang Prabang, Khoueng Luang Prabang. [en]

Ville de Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang was the capital of the kingdom of Lan Xang, "land of a million elephants", 14th - 18th century. Report by Les Cousins Migrateurs, Jan. 2006. [fr]

Wat Mahathat

Wat Mahathat or Wat That, founded in 1548, is the "Monastery of the Stupa", one of the more attractive temples of Luang Prabang. Website of Asian Historical Architecture, which includes other interesting sites in Vientiane and Luang Prabang. [en]

Wat Xieng Thong

One of the most important temples in Luang Prabang, built around 1560 by King Setthathirat. Illustrated article by Dr. Constance Wilson, Northern Illinois University, USA. [en]