Luang Prabang Pictures
Laos

Luang Prabang, a view over the Mekong river.

Laos' number one tourist attraction, Luang Prabang, is an enchanting place surrounded by mountains, with the Mekong river lapping at its banks, dilapidated French colonial buildings scattered throughout and dozens of Buddhist temples, among them a handful of spectacular UNESCO listed buildings.
In the mornings at sunrise hundreds of monks file down the street collecting alms, while at more reasonable times of day tribespeople from the hills can be seen wandering to and from local markets.

The town is a terrific base for trekking into the jungle, visiting hill tribes, taking river trips, rafting, mountain biking or just chilling out with a massage and a bit of shopping at the daily night market.

Luang Prabang also connects with good nearby highways, making Vientiane, Thailand and China about a day's drive away.
There's a great range of accommodation for all budgets and there are many good, affordable restaurants as well as bars and even a couple of dance clubs, though most of the town goes to bed early.

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