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    Luang Prabang travel guide in photos

    / Last updated 15 Jun 2016

    Introduction

    A travel guide in photos to the old Lao capital, Luang Prabang. In a stunning Mekong River setting, this World Heritage listed town of temples offers a captivating mix of Buddhist spirituality, old world charm and natural beauty. Check out our gallery of one of Asia's most photogenic cities.

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    • Beautiful low-rise Luang Prabang from across the Mekong River
    • The Mekong River, Luang Prabang
    • The misty morning Mekong, Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Luang Prabang, Laos
    • There are more than 30 wats in this small town. Wat Xieng Thong is Luang Prabang's most revered.
    • Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
    • Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
    • Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
    • Ageing monk, Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang's shophouses are now mostly tourist shops and restaurants.
    • Cafe along the Luang Prabang riverfront.
    • The lush grounds of the Royal Palace, Luang Prabang
    • The French influenced Royal Palace, 1904, Luang Prabang - now the Royal Palace Museum.
    • The Haw Pha Bang, once housed the Pha Bang, the most sacred Buddhist statue in Laos.It's now housed in the Royal Palace museum.
    • Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Luang Prabang shophouses.
    • Cafe life, Luang Prabang
    • Mount Phou Si sunset, Luang Prabang
    • Mount Phou Si sunset, Luang Prabang
    • Climbing Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang
    • Morning alms giving - Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Morning Alms giving, Luang Prabang - known as the tak bat.
    • Alms giving, Luang Prabang
    • Morning Alms giving, Luang Prabang.
    • Mekong boat trips - an essential Luang Prabang experience. Here we travel to the Pak Ou caves.
    • The Mekong at Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang
    • Pak Ou caves - 25 kms along the Mekong River, are home to hundreds of centuries old Buddha statues.
    • Pak Ou caves.
    • Pak Ou caves, Luang Prabang
    • Where the Mekong River meets the Nam Ou - Pak Ou Caves
    • Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, Luang Prabang
    • Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC), Luang Prabang
    • Local flavous, Luang Prabang
    • The grave of Henri Mouhot, just outside Luang Prabang. French explorer Mouhot introduced Angkor Wat to the West after he visited in 1860. The following year he died near Luang Prabang,
    • Shopping, Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang streets
    • French colonial architecture, Luang Prabang
    • Cafe life, Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, countryside en-route to Kuang Si waterfalls.
    • Kuang Si Falls, outside Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Beautiful Kuang Si waterfalls, outside Luang Prabang
    • Bear Sanctuary at Kuang Si Falls, Luang Prabang, Laos
    • Bear Sanctuary at Kuang Si Falls, Luang Prabang, Laos
    • French colonial architecture, Luang Prabang
    • Laos textiles, Luang Prabang
    • Ock Pop Tok craft centre, Luang Prabang
    • Ock Pop Tok craft centre, Luang Prabang
    • Across the Mekong, Luang Prabang
    • Old Wat, across the Mekong River from Luang Prabang
    • Ancient caves - across the Mekong from Luang Prabang
    • Former Lao Royal Air Force pilot and Australian citizen, doing business in his homeland again.
    • Handsome hotel in the Luang Prabang old town.
    • The old Luang Prabang prison is now the Sofitel Hotel.
    • And the old French colonial Luang Prabang hospital is now the very fancy Amantaka Resort.
    • Those on a tighter budget can still find atmospheric digs. The Sayo River Guest House is less than $50US per night.
    • Sayo River Guest House - rough around the edges but loads of character.
    • The Mekong, Luang Prabang
    Quicklink - Introduction - Luang Prabang