Time Magazine has listed Luang Prabang, Laos as one of the 50 greatest places in the world in 2023, calling it a “hidden paradise”. It is the only city in Laos to receive this recognition. In Southeast Asia, it is joined by Phuket and the Isan region of Thailand as the only cities on the list. Luang Prabang is home to turquoise waterfalls, Buddhist temples, and sunset boat trips along the Mekong River. Despite its remote location, the city is not just for backpackers, and it boasts luxurious boutique hotels, some of which are housed in historic French colonial buildings. Laos has also received recognition from National Geographic, CNN, Wanderlust, and Traveller of Australia as an attractive tourist destination for the coming years.