The story of Parasol Blanc is a fascinating one and begins during the reign of King Sisavang Phoulivong. Born in 1885 he was king of the Kingdom of Luang Prabang and later the Kingdom of Laos.
Mekong Kingdoms is a new, stylish and comfortable way to meander along Southeast Asia’s most fascinating river with intrepid routes and curated experiences at the ready to fascinate every traveler.
Discover a fascinating heritage and masterful examples of both colonial and Laotian architecture that often go unseen in Luang Prabang. Francis Engelmann is our guide on this insightful journey.
In early 2017, the Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen officially opened the new Nong Nokkhiane-Trapeang Kriel international border checkpoint.
The century-old former governor’s mansion protected by UNESCO has been restored to its full grandeur and majestic grace as the elegant Sofitel Luang Prabang.