The Royal Palace Museum, also known as Haw Kham or the “golden hall” is located pretty much in the center of town and a good starting point for your exploration of old Luang Prabang. Built by King Sisavang Vong as his official residence between 1904 and 1909, after the previous palace was destroyed in 1887 [...]
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Luang Prabang’s Royal Palace Museum — Where Laos’s Royal past, local history, and heritage come alive
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