Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Luang Prabang Province in northern Laos, lies in a valley at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. Inhabited for thousands of years, it was the royal capital of the country until 1975. It's known for its many Buddhist temples, including the gilded Wat Xieng Thong, dating to the 16th century, and Wat Mai, once the residence of the head of Laotian Buddhism.

People born in Luang Prabang (First 17 people) - Page 0

Savivanh Savang

Savivanh Savang

Khamphoui's daughter

Souvanna Phouma

Souvanna Phouma

Former Prime Minister of Laos

Nguyễn Đình Thi

Nguyễn Đình Thi

Vietnamese writer

Oun Kham

Oun Kham


Phetsarath Ratanavongsa

Phetsarath Ratanavongsa

Former Prime Minister of Laos

Souphanouvong

Souphanouvong

Former President of Laos

Sisavang Vong

Sisavang Vong

King

Khamphoui

Khamphoui

Sisavang Vatthana's wife

Soulivong Savang

Soulivong Savang


Vong Savang

Vong Savang


Nguyễn Đình Thi

Nguyễn Đình Thi

Vietnamese writer

Sisavang Vatthana

Sisavang Vatthana

Former Prime minister of the Kingdom of Laos

Kaharn Phetsivilay

Kaharn Phetsivilay

Footballer

Thanyavong Savang

Thanyavong Savang


Mangkra Souvanna Phouma

Mangkra Souvanna Phouma

Souvanna Phouma's son

Somsavat Lengsavad

Somsavat Lengsavad

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos

Chansy Phosikham

Chansy Phosikham

Former Minister of Finance of Laos