The beautiful city of Luang Prabang is the ancient capital of the Lan Xang Kingdom. This Laos Vacation will allow you to experience the wonderful city architecture as well as the stunning surrounding scenery and extraordinary waterfalls. Luang Prabang has seen many name changes in its lifetime. In the 8th century it was called Muang Swa after King Khun Xua. Later this changed to Xieng Dong and Xieng Thong. Finally it was finally renamed Luang Prabang.