The Best Way to Enjoy Luang Prabang Laos
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Luang Prabang Laos is an exceptionally beautiful place; words almost cannot express the beauty of its spirituality and its natural river life. And its an awesome backpacking destination. It's the most touristy place in Laos, but if you choose your times and locations wisely you can enjoy it with fewer crowds and smaller budgets, and still to enjoy the moment in this fascinating place. It is a unesco world heritage city, and Buddhism is at the heart of this small city,
The temples, the monks, and Buddhist traditions
They are the foundation of tourism here
There are 6 main temples in the old city of Luang Prabang, they are the main attractions.
The old town is easy to get around, with limited traffic you can bike or walk anywhere.
Yes, there are crowds of tourists, especially when we were there during the high season.
-By picking your spots and times you can create your own space to enjoy it… really and soak in the natural beauty.
We took it at a slower pace we stayed a couple weeks, to soak in everything this place had to offer instead of rushing from excursion to excursion.
We got a good perspective of local life at the open air morning market… The pulse of any town… The Amazing colors, flavors of the food that makes up a big part of the Lao culture.
The Night time food market is the ultimate food experience in Luang Prabang. It's a busy, smoky alleyway with an incredible display of BBQ feasts and vast buffets of vegetables, noodles, and treats
While you're there, you can take in the night market right next to it. It's beautifully laid out, clean and hassle-free
Dining in Luang Prabang has something for everyone regardless of budget, you just have to seek it out.
The riverside is full of high-end restaurants full of people. If that's not your thing, you can find great local family establishments with delicious meals half the price
Day trips outside of Luang Prabang are excellent
A Great Tip is to go early – before the heat, and for fewer crowds
The Pak Ou Caves… the 2-hour longboat ride in itself is memorable, with stunning landscapes along the way.
The entrance to the caves is spectacular… The upper and lower caves, are shrines of more than 4000 Buddha statues brought here by locals for hundreds of years.
The Kuang Si Falls –beautiful waters from below… It's worth the steep hike to the top to see the view from above After the hike down the smaller falls and pools below are the perfect place to cool off.
There are great lessons and points from the book Vagabonding by Rolf Potts
If you are not happy with a place that is crowded and touristy remember that:
On the road, you are uniquely in control of your own agenda ….
.. you have the right to get off the beaten path and explore for yourself.
..maybe it requires a change in your mindset. Don't worry about the crowds and focus on the original beauty of that place
This video also shares views of:
Highlights of temple views like Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Sensoukaram
The Alms Giving Ceremony
Phousi Hill View
Local restaurants and establishments
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Luang Prabang Travel Guide - Laos Charming Moments
Luang Prabang Travel Guide - Laos Charming Moments
Luang Prabang (ຫຼວງພຣະບາງ), also Luang Phabang, Luang Phrabang and Louang Phrabang is the former capital of Laos and is now a UNESCO World Heritage city. Set at the confluence of two rivers that almost surround the city, and beneath a temple-topped hill, Luang Prabang is a wonderful patchwork of traditional Lao wooden houses and hints of European architecture; reminders of when Laos was part of the French colony of Indochine. Golden-roofed wats, decorated with mosaics and murals of the life of Buddha, sit under the gaze of wrap-around teak balconies and 19th century shuttered windows. All of this is set against a backdrop of verdant greenery and rugged mountains.
As a visitor, you cannot help but be amazed by the tidiness and cleanliness of perhaps the most charming city in all of Southeast Asia. With UNESCO so closely involved and a largely responsible group of local business owners, the pressures of mass tourism development have been held at bay, but for how much longer remains to be seen. Restaurants along the main street tend to be expensive and aimed at luxury tourists, whilst lower cost venues are along the banks of the Mekong.
The reopening of Laos to tourism in 1989 resulted in a remarkable turnaround in the city's fortunes, as crumbling timber houses and colonial mansions were sensitively restored and transformed into immaculate guesthouses and boutique hotels. In 1995 the city was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Luang Prabang has both natural and historical sites. Among the natural tourism sites are the Kuang Si Falls, Tat Sae Waterfalls, and Pak Ou Caves. Elephant riding is offered at some sites. Phou Si, in the center of the town, has broad views of the town and river systems, and is a popular place to watch the sun setting over the Mekong River. At the end of the main street of Luang Prabang is a night market where stalls sell shirts, bracelets, and other souvenirs. The Haw Kham Royal Palace Museum and the Wat Xieng Thong temple are among the best known historical sites. The town, particularly the main street, is dotted with many smaller wats such as Wat Hosian Voravihane. Every morning at sunrise, monks walk in a procession through the streets accepting alms offered by local residents, an event popular with tourists. Mountain biking is quite common, with people often biking around the town or to the waterfalls for the day. Down the Mekong River, a 15-minute boat ride from the city centre, Ban Chan (the pottery village) is an interesting place. Luang Prabang received 'Best City' in the Wanderlust Travel Awards 2015.
Luang Prabang features a tropical wet and dry climate (Aw) under the Köppen climate classification. While the city is generally very warm throughout the year, it is noticeably cooler during December and January. Luang Prabang is served by Luang Prabang International Airport with non-stop flights to adjoining countries. Luang Prabang is linked by Route 13 with Vang Vieng and Vientiane, and by Route 1 with Muang Xay. Route 13 also connects the city to Cambodia.
A lot to see in Luang Prabang such as :
Mount Phousi
Wat Xieng Thong
Royal Palace, Luang Prabang
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
Elephant Village Sanctuary & Resort
Wat Sen
Night market
Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Centre
Wat Aham
Wat Wisunarat
Wat Chom Si
Luang Prabang Morning market
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
Dara Market
Wat Pa Phon Phao
Phra Bang
Wat Xieng Mouane
Wat Manorom
UXO - Unexploded Ordinance Information Centre
Wat Sop Sickharam
Bamboo Bridge - Nam Khan river (Luang Prabang)
Vat Sensoukharam
Tat Sae Waterfalls
Heuan Chan Heritage House
Vat Nong Sikhounmuang
Tad Thong Waterfall
Wat Sensoukaram
(Wat ChoumKhongSourinTharame
Wat Chomphet
Phu Si
Wat Pa Huak
Wat Siphoutthabath
Nahm Dong Park
Wat Kili
That Makmo
Phosy Market
Wat Sene
Vat Sop
Wat Mahathat
Wat Tat Luang
Souphanouvong
Kaysone Phomvihane Monument
( Luang Prabang - Laos ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Luang Prabang. Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Luang Prabang - Laos
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Luang Prabang, Laos in 4K Ultra HD
The Ancient town of Luang Prabang (Luangphabang, city of the Golden Buddha) in Northern Laos was founded probably in the 7/8th century, it became a royal capital from 14th to the 16th century. It is claimed to be South-East Asia's best preserved city with well preserved architectural, religious and cultural heritage, including French colonial influences from the 19th and 20th centuries. There are 33 Buddhist temples in the city, Wat Xieng Thong being the most famous one. Luang Prabang is situated at the confluence of the Mekong River and the Khan River. The surrounding area is beautiful, with lush green vegetation, hills and mountains. Two popular natural sites are nearby: the Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfalls.
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Top 10 things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos
Looking for an idyllic escape? Perhaps a trip to Southeast Asia's forgotten country of Laos is just what you need. There's much to discover in this tiny, landlocked country.
Our favorite is the charming UNESCO World Heritage City of Luang Prabang. It's the perfect place to relax, eat delicious food and take in spectacular scenery.
Coconuts TV recently went to Luang Prabang and scoped out on all the best things to do for you. Here are our top 10 picks.
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Luang Prabang - Music for everyone school (MES) - Kuang Si Falls - Old Quarter Luang Prabang - Golden City Temple (Wat Xieng Thong) - Night market - Royal Palace Museum - Nam Khan River Bridge - Utopia - Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham - Wat Sensoukaram - Palazzo Reale - Vang Vieng - River tubing - Vientiane - Buddha Park - Patuxai - Champasak - Wat Phu - Don Det - Old French Railway Bridge - Tat Somphamit Waterfalls - Khone Phapheng Falls - Li Phi Falls
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