(KPL) In the first nine months of 2023, Luan Prabang province welcomed almost 800,000 tourists, an increase of 121.49 percent.

Director of Luang Prabang’s Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism Mrs. Soudaphone Khomthavong said that the Luan Prabang province is a popular tourist destination for both domestic and foreign visitors, offering a variety of natural, historical, and cultural attractions.

Currently, Luang Prabang province has many outstanding tourism sites that can attract a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit Luang Prabang.

Mrs Soudaphone said in preparation for Visit Laos Year 2024, the provincial authorities are increasing advertising and promotion of tourism through various media, improving tourism resources, and creating favorable conditions to attract more foreign tourists

The province expects to attract over one million visitors by the end of 2023 and close to three million visitors by 2024, with its outstanding natural, historical, and cultural attractions seeing footfalls from even more domestic and foreign tourists.

LuangPrabang has 228 tourist attractions, including 111 natural attractions, 78 cultural attractions, and 39 historical attractions.

Some popular tourist destinations in Luang Prabang, such as Kuang Si Falls, WatXieng Thong, Mount Phousi, temples, museums, Tham Ting Cave, and Green Jungle Park which have seen a surge in the number of visitors this year. In addition to its tourist attractions.

She said that the province also offers unique cultural experiences, such as traditional clothing, food, and local lifestyle which are of interest to people visiting the province.

The province also offers a variety of facilities, including 97 hotels and resorts, 400 guesthouses, 311 restaurants, 97 travel companies, 19 entertainment stores, 36 massage and spa shops, and 553 national tour guides

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