Luang Prabang Receives Outstanding International Friendship City Award in China
Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city in Laos, has received the "Outstanding International Friendship City Award" at a conference in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Selected from over 3,000 sister-city partnerships established by China, this recognition highlights Luang Prabang's contributions to cultural heritage conservation and international exchange. The award is expected to boost the city's global profile and foster further cooperation in tourism, culture, and socio-economic development.
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