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Luang Prabang Tour & Travel |
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LuangPrabang is the ancient capital city of the
Lane Xang kingdom. According to legend, its
first name was Muang Swa. Later it was known
as Xieng Thong. In recognition of the city's
vast array of Lao monuments and its historic and
culturally Luang Prabang is situated at the
confluence of the Khan and Mekong rivers. It is
surrounded by green hills and impresses
travellers with its gleaming temple roofs and
crumbling French architecture. The town is
dominated by the Phou Si hill. On its slopes
several vats can be vistied, and it is peaked by
a 24-metre high stupa, That Chomsi. The top of
Phousi affords astonishing views, especially
during the serene sunsets which are
characteristic of Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang offers a numerous attractions.
Vat Xieng Thong, built in 1560, represents
classic local temple architecture. Its sim
(chapel) is richly decorated and has a notable
roof sweeping low to the ground. Other
interesting temples are Vat Wisunalat, Vat Aham
and Vat That Luang. |
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Phra That Luang, Vientiane
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Phra That Luang, Vientiane
Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
Patuxai (Victory Gate), Vientiane
Pak Ou Caves, near Luang Prabang
Plains of Jars, Xieng Khouang
Khon Phapheng Falls, Southern Laos
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LIST OF TOURS IN LUANG PRABANG |
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Luang Prabang City Tour
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Category:
City
Duration: 1 Day/ Full
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Set between the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, Luang Prabang is an enchanting town filled with historic temples and colonial style buildings. The entire town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995...
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Ban Long Lao and Kuang Si Waterfall with Soft Trek
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130 USD
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Natural/ Trek
Duration: 1 Day/ Full
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Start your memorable day, leave the centre of Luang Prabang, travel by road to Ban EAN SAWAN, take a short boat trip to the TAD SAE WATERFALL on the khan river. Explore the challenge of the exotic jungle of Laos...
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Kuang Si Waterfall - 1 Day Tour
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130 USD
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Category:
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Duration: 1 Day/ Full
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Transfer to All Lao Elephant Camp. Enjoy your big elephant ride through real jungle and walk along beautiful the Nam Khan River feed your elephants...
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Luang Prabang Mountain Biking Tour
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130 USD
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Category:
Biking
Duration: 1 Day/ Full
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Transfer to All Lao Elephant Camp. Enjoy your big elephant ride through real jungle and walk along beautiful the Nam Khan River feed your elephants...
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Pak Ou Caves Tours
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130 USD
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Category:
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Duration: 1 Day/ Full
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Transfer to All Lao Elephant Camp. Enjoy your big elephant ride through real jungle and walk along beautiful the Nam Khan River feed your elephants...
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Sightseeing in Luang Prabang |
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Wat That Luang
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Wat That Luang
Rasamahavihane is known
as the "Monastery of the
Royal Stupa." It has
long been associated
with Lao royalty of
Luang Prabang. That
Luang has long been one
of the important ritual
sites for Buddhist,
traditional, and royal
events; the Festival of
the 12th month, or Tat. |
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Wat Wisunarat
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The original structure
was built in 1513 under
King Wisunarat (also
called King Visoun) and
it represents the
earliest Lao style,
sometimes referred to as
Luang Prabang Style I,
of Lao temple
architecture. |
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Wat Xieng Thong
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This is considered to be
the most magnificent
temple in Luang Prabang
-- the "Golden City" or
"Golden Tree Monastery."
This is saying something
since standards of
breathtaking beauty and
serenity in temple
building in Luang
Prabang are very high.
Xieng Thong is situated
on an embankment above
the Mekong near the
point where it joins the
Nam Khan River and it
often served as the
gateway to the town. |
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Royal Palace Museum or "Haw Kham"
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This palace was
originally built for
King Sisavang Vong after
the original building
was destroyed by Chinese
Haw invaders in 1887.
Started in 1904, it was
completed in 1909. It is
also called Haw Kham
which means golden hall.
The architecture of the
building is a
combination of
traditional Lao styles
with French
neoclassical. |
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Kuangsi Waterfall
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As famous now for its recent collapse as anything, Kuangsi was a tower of champagne-glass limestone formations until the whole structure fell in on itself in 2003. Locals say that tour operators became too greedy and neglected local spirits, called Pi. |
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Vientiane City Tour |
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Category:
City
Destination:
Vientiane
Vientiane still feels like a sleepy city with relaxed charm, tree-lined boulevards, interesting wats and colorful markets...
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Vat Phou Temple with Elephant Ride |
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Category:
Historical
Destination:
Pakse
The Angkor period ruins of Vat Phu Champasak lie 8km south of the town. Cross by ferry from Tha Ban Maung to Tha Ban Papin and continue by vehicle to VAT PHOU CHAMPASAK, Khmer temple site is spread over the lower slopes of Phu Pasak and its name means Mountain Temple...
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Fast Fact at Laos |
- The People's Democratic Republic
of Lao is located in the centre of
Indochina, sharing borders with
China to the north, Myanmar to the
north-west, Thailand to the west,
Cambodia to the south, and Vietnam
to the east.
- Laos enjoys a tropical climate
with two distinct seasons - the
rainy season from the beginning of
May to the end of September and dry
season from October through to
April.
- Lao language is the national
language. Other languages used are
French, English, Chinese, Thai and
Vietnamese.
- The Kip is the official currency
of Laos.
- The majority of Lao people are
Buddhists.
- When entering a Wat (Temple) or
a private home it is customary to
remove one's shoes.
- In traditional homes one sits on
low seats or cushions on the floor.
Upon entering guests may be served
fruit or tea. These gestures of
hospitality should not be refused.
- The head is considered the most
sacred part of the body and the
soles of the feet the least, one
should not touch a person's head nor
use one's foot to point at a person
or any object.
- Men and women rarely show
affection in public.
- Women are forbidden to touch a
Buddhist monk.
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