I absolutely adore Luang Prabang

 Yes, it's touristy.

But the old town is beautiful and walkable. The scenery around the town is lovely and easily accessible. The food is amazing. There's plenty of history and culture to explore. The novice monks are often happy to chat (a lot of young men from the Laos countryside come into the monasteries in Luang Prabang for schooling, and are often interested in practicing their English). And the whole town just has a great vibe. Add in plenty to do including worthwhile day trips, and you've got a great place to spend a week. Or a month.

I absolutely want to go back.

Typical house along the Mekong riverside

Another shot of the Mekong

Part of Wat Xiengthong

Some details of one of the buildings at Wat Xiengthong

Wat Mai

Haw Pha Bang, the temple in the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum

View from Phousi Hill

The teak bridge, rebuilt every year. For those of us who are a) scared of heights
and b) heavy, walking across this bridge is a tad nerve-wracking....