For those looking for some respite from the hustle and bustle of city life – Luang Prabang presents the perfect antidote.

You won’t find any elephant rides or circus tricks here – instead, the elephants have been given the space to roam free, play and swim in the river.

Boasting a milky blue colour that almost looks fake, the Kuang Si Falls is a mesmerising three-tiered waterfall that cascades into limestone pools and natural grottoes.