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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Laos tours - The peaceful beauty of the ancient capital of Luang Prabang



Laos is not a country that thrives on tourism but peaceful beauty here is a unique attraction for tourists . In Luang Prabang is a favorite highlight of anyone coming to the country a million elephant.

Luang was the capital of the Kingdom of Laos from the 14th century to 1975 . Currently Luang Prabang provincial city and the capital of Laos recognized by UNESCO as world cultural heritage . The Vientiane Luang Prabang is located 425km north of the Mekong River .

What attracts tourists to Luang Prabang is the peaceful beauty of the landscape , architecture and daily life here . The monks dressed in orange walking through a long line through the ancient streets early in the morning is probably the most characteristic image of Luang Prabang . Each tourists coming here trying to get up early to watch the picture is both peaceful and idyllic , and want once knelt roadside same people who bring food , candy for the monks .


The monks are begging for food

Laos is a country with high rates compared to the world 's highest temple , therefore in Luang Prabang has many ancient temples with beautiful architecture is well-preserved . And the temple is the place not to be missed for visitors


Wat Mai with five tiered architecture roof


Wat Xieng Thong


The Royal Palace Museum

Hiring a bike , you can wander through the old town with the the porch flowers, stopping at secluded café side of the road or street markets toad , night market which sells a lot of craft items characteristic of Laos . Here you will also not see the shadow of beggars or street vendors unsettled and bother tourists . And just wander around , you will feel the most peaceful beauty of this city .


The peaceful old town architecture is quite similar to the ancient town of Hoi An


A corner of the spontaneous market in Luang Prabang

And anywhere you can see the orange shirt looming shadow hidden in the everyday activities also . These images has created a distinctive beauty of Luang Prabang


In Laos , many young people were sent to the temple, to adulthood may continue or return to living a normal life .

A favorite place of tourists can not forget that sunset on Mount Phou Si . From here , you can be closer to eye level to watch the sun slowly set down the Mekong and a panoramic view of the ancient imperial city of peace in the sunset .


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