Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage city in northern Laos, set at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and considered one of the most beautiful towns in Southeast Asia. The city is renowned for its saffron-robed monks collecting alms at dawn, its concentration of gilded temples including Wat Xieng Thong, and its French colonial architecture. Nearby attractions include the Kuang Si Waterfall, the Pak Ou Buddha Caves, and boat trips along the Mekong through dramatic limestone scenery.