Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, or Louangphrabang, is a city located in north central Laos, on the Mekong River about 425 km north of Vientiane, the capital of Louangphrabang Province. The current population of the city is about 103,000. The city was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. The city is also notable as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tourism
Luang Prabang has both natural and historical sites. Among the natural tourism sites, there are the Kuang Si Falls and Pak Ou Caves. Elephant rides are also very popular.

There is a very popular night market held every night on Main Street in Luang Prabang where the locals sell handicrafts, shirts, bracelets and local souvenirs. The Haw Kham Royal Palace Museum and the Wat Xieng Thong temple are among the most well known historical sites.

As China has recently allowed its citizens to travel more freely to Laos, the number of tourists in the area is expected to increase rapidly, creating pressure to modernize the tourist infrastructure, particularly catering to package tourism.

Transportation
Luang Prabang is served by Luang Prabang International Airport with non-stop flights to Laos: Phongsaly, Vientiane, Xieng Khuang (Phonsavan), Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Cambodia: Siem Reap and Vietnam: Ha NoiLuang.

Prabang is linked by Route 13 with Vang Vieng and Vientiane, and by Route 1 with Muang Xay. Route 13 from Vientiane, passing Vang Vieng, to Luang Prabang is paved, though the pavement can be in poor condition at places. It is also relatively narrow, with sharp curves. Several daily buses run from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, taking 8-10 hours.

The Mekong River itself is also an important transportation link. Travelers from Chiang Khong can hire a barge to cross the river. Huay Xai, upriver near the Thai border, can be reached by slow boat in two days, typically with a stop at Pakbeng.

Reference: wikipedia.org