Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang main meaning "Royal Buddha Image", is a city in north central Laos, consisting of 58 adjacent villages, of which 33 comprise the UNESCO Town Of Luang Prabang World Heritage Site.
It was listed in 1995 for unique and "remarkably" well preserved architectural, religious and cultural heritage, a blend of the rural and urban developments over several centuries, including the French colonial influences during the 19th and 20th centuries.
The centre of the city consists of four main roads and is located on a peninsula at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong River. Luang Prabang is well known for its numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries. Every morning, hundreds of monks from the various monasteries walk through the streets collecting alms. One of the city's major landmarks is Mount Phou Si; a large steep hill which despite the constrained scale of the city, is 150 metres (490 ft) high; a steep staircase leads to Wat Chom Si shrine and an overlook of the city and the rivers.
Top 5 activities to do:
- Swim at the waterfalls
- Sunset cruise
- Cycling around the town
- Morning Alms Giving
- Coffee on the main street watching the world go by
Top 5 attractions to visit:
- Kuang Si Falls
- Luang Prabang Night Market
- The Living Land Farm
- Wat Xiengthong
- Mount Phousi
