The counterpart of the capital Vientiane is the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang. The town is located in the mountainous north of the country at the mouth of the Nam Khan River in the Mekong. It is the capital of Luang Prabang province. The city offers an impressive mix of Buddhism and French influence as it was the capital of the historical kingdom of Lan Xang and the French protectorate of Laos. A walk through the city makes you feel like you’re in another time and place.
Especially worth seeing are the 30 or so Buddhist temples, most notably Vat Xieng Thong, which bears witness to the so-called Luang Prabang architecture. Other attractions include the Royal Palace, which now houses the National Museum, Mount Phou Si, which offers a magnificent view of the city and of course the monks’ daily morning ceremony called Alma.
But the Luang Prabang area also offers attractions. Trips to waterfalls, elephant camps, bike rides and walks with village nights, kayaking and rafting tours, as well as cooking or weaving courses are possible. At the Kuang Si Waterfall, you can also visit the “Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Center.” A nursing station for the so-called moon bears.
Französischer Einfluss – French influence, Laos
Nützliches umfunktioniert – Useful converted, Laos
In den Gassen – In the streets, Laos
Am Fluss – Along the river, Laos
Die Vereinigung – The Union, Laos
Elegant Speisen – Elegant dining, Laos
Klassisches Straßenbild – Classic street scene, Laos
Mediterran – Mediterranean, Laos
Herrschaftlich – Manorial, Laos
Blüten an jeder Ecke -Flowers on every corner, Laos
Vor dem Haus – Infront of the house, Laos
Charmant – Charming, Laos
Frohe Farben – Happy colors, Laos
Im Cafe – In the cafe, Laos
Immer wieder blau – Blue again and again, Laos
Ungenutzte Idylle – Unused idyll, Laos
Zeitreise – Time travel, Laos
Ein Stück Heimat – A piece of home, Laos
Laotischer Einfluss – Laotian influence, Laos
Stilvolles Ambiente – Stylish ambience, Laos
Stilvoll – Stylish, Laos
Natürliche Begrünung – Natural greening, Laos
Alte Bausubstanz – Old building fabric, Laos
Leuchtend rot – Bright red, Laos
Farbtupfer vor grau-blau – Splash of color in front of gray-blue, Laos
Farbintensiv und filigran – Color intensive and filigree, Laos
Farbenfrohe Fensterläden – Colorful shutters, Laos
Kunstvolles Detail – Artful detail, Laos
Eleganter Schlafplatz – Elegant sleeping space, Laos
Liebevoll restauriert – Lovingly restored, Laos
Filmkulisse – Film set, Laos
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