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Luang Prabang

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Luang prabang Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Kuangsi Waterfall Kuangsi Waterfall http://www.easyvietnamtravel.com http://www.traveltolao.com Luang Prabang is the old capital city of the Lan Xang Kingdom. According to the Luang Prabang legend, the first name of Luang Parabang was Muang Swa, named after King Khun Xua around the eighth century, later known as Xieng Dong and Xieng Thong. During the reign of King Fa Ngum between 1354 and 1372 A.D., Xieng Dong, and Xieng Thong cities were renamed Luang Prabang in the name of the gold image of Buddha, the Phrabang. To travel to Luang Prabang you can take one day boat to Luang Prabang its safe big and comfortable its reach to Luang Prabang by 1 day the veiw along Makong river is beautiful. You can look at chiangsaenriverhill.com Luang Prabang was the capital of the Lane xang kingdom from 1354 A.D. The capital was then transfered to Vientiane city in 1560 A.D. Luang Prabang is rich in cultural heritage, known as the seat of Lao culture, with monasteries, monuments traditional costumes and surrounded by many types of nature's beauty. Luang Prabang province has a total population of 365000. The city itself is a rather sleepy town of 16,000 habitants with a handful of interesting temples and old French houses. Luang Prabang is now listed as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: peng _________Sights Edit This The Mekong River lies to the south of the town and Mount Phousi affords a dramatic view of the entire area. The Royal Palace, the National Museum and the countless pagodas offer the visitor a wealth of site-seeing opportunities. [Add Sight] Wat Visoun (Wat Wisunalat) Edit This The temple was constructed during the reign of King Visounarat around 1520. The phrabang, the fine gold Buddha image, the religious symbol of the Kingdom, was enshrined here from 1504 to 1715 A.D., and from 1866 to 1874 A.D. In 1942, it was turned into a Museum of Religious Arts, and housed collections of Buddha images and religious artifacts from the fourteenth century. Within its precincts stands the gigantic That Makmo (watermelon stupa), originally known as That Patum or Lotus Stupa, built in 1503 A.D. Admission: 400 Kip. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] National Museum/ Royal Palace Museum Edit This The National Museum used to be the Royal Palace (Haw Kham) before. It houses Royal throne of Lan Xang kingdom in its original splendour, and many other religious treasures. It is located on the bank of the Mekong River, facing Mount Phusi. Admission: 20000 Kip. Please wear decent clothes. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] openinghours: Mon-Fri 8.30 am - 10.30 am Wat Xiengthong (Golden City Temple) Edit This Situated on the bank of the Mekong River Wat Xiengthong was constructed in 1559/1560 A.D. by king Say Setthathirath. Is is probably the most beautiful monastery of Luang Prabang and represents the typical Lao art style. Many old and beautiful religious artifacts of the period between the sixteenth and the twentieth centuries, and some ancient masterpieces of Lao art are to be seen here. Admission: 250 Kip. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Wat Mai Edit This The temple was built in 1821 A.D., during the reign of king Manthatourath. It was once the residence of the Patriach of the Buddhist clergy. The five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim is the traditional Luang Prabang style. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Lu village (Baan Lu) Edit This Lu village is located only 3 km from the centre of Luang Prabang. It is famous for cotton and silk weaving, and some beautifully hand-crafted souvenirs. The Lu people of Ban Phanom came originally from Sip Song Panna in the southern Chinese province of Yunnan. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ________Sleeping cheap Edit This Most guesthouses are located near the Mekong river in a district known as Baan Wat That. Go to Thanon Mahin Ounkham to check out the guesthouses. [Add New] Viradessa Guest House Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Vanvisa Guest House Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Vanida 2 Guest House Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ____________Around Luang Prabang Edit This [Add New] Khoung-Sy Waterfall Edit This The waterfall is about 30 kilometres from Luang Prabang, on a Mekong tributary. In the surrounding area live a number of hill tribes. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] The Pak-Ou Caves Edit This The most interesting place to visit outside the city are these caves in the rocky walls of the sandstone mountains at the confluence of the Ou river and the Mekong, some 25 kilometres upriver from Luang Prabang. The caves are inhabited by thousands of Buddha statues, some allegedly more than 300 years old. Monks used to live in the caves, too. When Laos was still a monarchy, the caves were visited every year by the king. A small royal Wat is near the caves. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Baan Phanom Edit This Baan Phanom is a wavers' village a few kilometres east of Luang Prabang. Visitors have the opportunity to buy local cloth. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Grave of Explorer "Henry Mouhot" Edit This Some 6 km from Luang Prabang is the grave of the discoverer of Angkor Wat of Cambodia. The grave is tucked away in the jungle but very well worth a trip, which can be combined with a trip to an elefant camp nearby. World66 rating: [rate it] Grave of Explorer "Henry Mouhot" Edit This Some 6 km from Luang Prabang is the grave of the discoverer of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The grave is tucked away in the jungle but very well worth a trip, which can be combinded with a trip to an elefant camp nearby.