This document summarizes the impact of tourism on the monks of Luang Prabang, Laos. It is based on interviews and surveys of monks and tourists. Tourism has increased cultural impacts and conflicts as the number of tourists has risen dramatically. The monks perceive both benefits like additional income and education opportunities, as well as negatives like theft and commercialization diminishing traditional lifestyle. Meanwhile, tourists are curious about Buddhism but also see unintended disrespect. There are challenges in balancing tourism development with preserving cultural spirit.

1. The Impact of Tourism on the Monks of Luang Prabang By Dr. Wantanee Suntikul

2. & Abstrac t The attractiveness of Luang Prabang’s temples for both heritage and religious tourists reflects their profound embodiment of the spirit of the place, yet tourismcan also be seen as a threat to this very spirit. Exposure totourism and social contact with tourists is influencing the values and aspirations of the city’s many monks. This paper explores the effects that contact with tourists has on the values and practices of the monks of Luang Prabang and, in turn, how these changes have affected the spirit of the place. It is based on on-site observation, surveys of monks and tourists, as well as elite interviews with religious leaders. Monks’ perception of the effects of tourism Tourists’ attitudes and perceptions

3. 曹征 Introduction Monks’ perception Tourists’ attitudes and perceptions Conclusion the effects of tourism Structure:

4. 曹征 Intruction: Cultural impact and conflict increase Methodology on-site interviews and surveys , personal observation, desk research and interviews with tourists Impact of tourism to Luang Prabang

6. 曹征 1.would like to see more tourists 2.receive education and earn English 3.great tolerance for tourists 4.education tourists about Buddhism and local culture Monks’ perception of the effects of tourism 被旅游业的发展改变的一方，旅游者眼中的旅游吸引物，对旅游业的发展持欢迎态度！

7. 曹征 1. curious about Buddhism 2. look at the monks the same as at monkeys 3.temples should not accommodate tourists more 4. commodification , loss of authenticity and spirit Tourists’ attitudes and perceptions 给当地带来变化的一方，对宗教文化感兴趣并且尊重这些文化，希望找到一个合理的界限欣赏了解宗教文化的同时又不会造成冒犯与伤害！

8. It can be said that ： 曹征 Tourists see the spirit of the place of Luang Prabang in terms of a consistent and nostalgic image,any threats that they see as diluting that image. For the monks, the city is the lived environment of their lives for a number of years. They also see changes, but do not necessarily see them as threatening. Contact between these two groups will only continue to intensify as tourism development. The spirit of place of Luang Prabang will continue to evolve.

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