Both worldly and transcendent.

The cover photo of Murakami Haruki's travel essay "What do you say, what is Laos?" is Amantaka in Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, both natural and cultural. It is a small and slow city, where everything is gentle, soft, and devout... Amantaka is located in the center of Luang Prabang, just one street away from the city's busiest downtown area. It is a bustling world outside the door. From the hustle and bustle to the extreme tranquility, only this small doorplate is separated. Each building has an additional outer corridor to shade the strong light, which is a typical South Pacific colonial architectural style. This outer corridor is very cool, and the cover photo of Murakami Haruki's book was taken on the outer corridor. Amantaka has a total of 24 suites, all single-story buildings, with an area of 70-120 square meters. The entire space is bright and airy, with excellent lighting, simple interior design, and antique bedspreads, without the need for excessive decoration. Room amenities include a writing desk, table and chairs, lounge chair and private bar, fully equipped bathroom, double washbasin, dressing area, shower facilities, toilet and separate bathtub. Mango trees and parasols are also planted outdoors, giving a sense of vacation and laziness. Amantaka's main restaurant offers authentic Lao and French cuisine, combining Oriental Zen and Western romance, selecting fresh and delicious local ingredients, using traditional Lao ingredients and cooking methods, creating a feast of delicious food. Afternoon tea is served in the library every day, and guests are welcome to enjoy it. During meals, local music will be played, even if you are the only table, they will not stop. In the heart of Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of Laos, Amantaka offers a variety of cultural exploration activities. Amantaka also has free bicycles. The old town of Luang Prabang is very small, taking a car tour is too much like a horse, and walking can sometimes be too tiring, so cycling is suitable. On the Mekong River, Amantaka's custom cruise offers private sunset cruises, where guests can enjoy cocktails and snacks while touring the Pak Ou Caves. For centuries, pilgrims have left Buddha statues here. Amantaka offers seasonal boat trips to Tad Sae Waterfall. During the day, visitors can swim in the limestone pools below the waterfall, while in the evening, they can watch the people in the towns along the river hold ceremonies after the end of the day.