Luang Prabang is considered one of the attractive destinations for foreign tourists in Laos. Situated in the mountain of smoking pork, it is known by the tranquility and natural beauty has just magnificent. Luang Prabang is located in the north central Laos, which was the capital of a kingdom called Lan Xang (Million Elephants) in existence since 1346. Prior to 1975, Luang Prabang was the capital of the Kingdom of Laos, but now the province the new seat of the capital, 425km north of Vientiane. Each house here has kept modern architecture, tinged with moss. If you want to live in the slow life but charismatic, the former capital is the ideal choice for your vacation.
Luang Prabang overview
From on high looking down, Luang Prabang as an isolated island nestled on the banks of the mighty Mekong River. Luang Prabang has an urban structure quite special, is the “core” area: starting from a temple as “nuclear”, scattered around the houses, forming a cluster. The phrase was reconciled to each other by gaps, road, alley very difficult to distinguish the boundary. Alley in Luang Prabang is a pattern of landscape and life of urban residents, the balance between tourism and local life. You will have chance to live in a natural life with clean, green, quiet things still exposing. The people sitting cooking, peeling potatoes, rice paper door in the red brick alleys, sewers clean, tiles were carefully studied in every detail.
Elephant village in Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang is also a land of temples. Almost on the road will have at least one temple. Guests often choose the most beautiful temples to visit and rent a bike go around. Car rental Vietnam VND 15,000 / day and 18 hour prepaid (but can negotiate with the owners to run to about 22 hours). Photos of monks seeking alms is a featured image and sacred in Luang Prabang. Led by an elderly monk, the monks followed a row on the road where the locals kneeling beside courtesy homemade toys.
The monks
Besides, the night market with sparkling lights, magical destination always gives tourists feeling strangely excited. There are two house the night market: fair food and crafts market. Both markets have started to gather from 17 to 22 pm. Food Market is located in an alley on Sisavangvong. Crafts market known as the “market does not sound”. Days before meeting axis Sisavangvong market, has now been moved countless alleys. Seller spread tarpaulins and display of goods, above cover large red umbrella feature. Wholesale diversified: clothing, bags, brocade … Especially, as the simple lamp and stack neatly. The Lao friendly girl and gently persuade travelers to open their wallets but still pleased with the mental.
Hope you will have great time to explore Luang Prabang, Laos.
Travel lovers.
Read more:
