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A wooden boat putters along the muddy Mekong, its hull slicing through the gentle water. The setting sun is a fiery orange, matching the robes worn by the monks that wander the streets of this UNESCO World Heritage town.
In Luang Prabang, sunsets here aren’t just a daily occurrence, but an event. Hundreds claim a coveted seat along the Mekong River or hop aboard luxury hotel boats to watch the sun melt into the mountains.
A former French colonial enclave, the effects of its rule are most…
