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Luang Prabang, Northern Laos

This Northern Laos city is aggressively chasing international tourists. It has much to offer, and is putting a lot of effort into preserving the strong French provincial nature of its architecture. 

For those who might be interested to read about this trip, I have written a 7000 word story.

Luang Prabang city

The French provincial nature of the city is very evident, and not hidden at all.

Mekong River

The river is wide, fast-flowing, and red from the Himalayan silt it is carrying from Southern China.

Pak Ou Caves

In a river cliff, about an hour up the Mekong by boat, are the Pak Ou caves...large limestone galleries that have been heavily populated with large and small Buddha icons.

Luang Prabang Temples

There are many interesting and colourful Buddhist temples in the city.

Kouang Si Waterfall

A lovely, cool place not far from the city.

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