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Luang Prabang
Imagine a place where time slows down and beauty surrounds you. Luang Prabang (ຫລວງພະບາງ) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site unlike any other. Here, the Mekong and Khan Rivers meet, creating a sacred landscape dotted with 33 glittering temples. Wander charming French colonial streets, savor delicious fusion cuisine, and visit turquoise Kuang Si Falls. But that's not all!
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1. LOCATION
Since UNESCO's recognition as a World Heritage Site in 1995, numerous tourists have flooded into this little ancient city of Luang Parang. The gorgeous city is in the north of Laos, which is surrounded by numerous magnificent mountains.
Oveview of Luang Prabang
The population of it is not so crowded, the car engine isn’t usually heard. Instead, tourists can enjoy the sound of singing birds and a fresh, cool atmosphere right in the center of the city. The international airport is available in Luang Prabang, you can fly straight to it at first travel to Laos.
2. BEST TIME TO VISIT LUANG PRABANG
Being a country with a tropical climate, the city owns 2 typical seasons: dry and rainy
The dry season starts from October to May but most tourists tend to visit from November to March next year, due to cool air, the temperature is rather comfortable, and light sunshine during the time. But as the fact can get, accommodation cost higher than the other months so does the cost of food and means of transportation.
From March to May, the weather can get pretty extreme with temperatures up to 38°C with high humidity, which means the least owning customers the year.
The rainy season takes place from May to October, the rainiest months are August and September, and heavy rain could cause a flood. But it isn’t bad like you have heard, the weather is pleasant at 20°C, and the rain won’t last all day. There is a time for sunny shine, rainbows, and dragon boat races on the Nam Khan River in October, which you shouldn’t miss. It depends on you that the best time would be decided.
3. THINGS TO DO IN LUANG PRABANG
Luang Prabang owns many attractive natural spots that are sure to steal your heart when you take a Luang Prabang tour. Some particular places would be:
Admire the Beauty of Kuang Si Waterfall
Water is safely surrounded by a hundred years of green jungle. Mentioning about water wonder site of Luang Prabang, you cannot pass this place. With a 50 - 50-meter cascade water flows down into three chill stratums, and sunlight shoves through leaves gaps to land the light on the waterfall surface which is a masterpiece captured by tourists. Picturing, and swimming are also available.
Kuang Si Falls in Luang Prabang
Opening hours: from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm every day.
Entrance fee: 2.50 USD.
Location: 23 km from the outskirts of Luang Prabang town.
Spend Time at Luang Prabang Splendid Temples
Asia countries are known for the land of Buddhists and are home to Buddha temples. But what special is in each nation, is Buddha temples are constructed in different styles, designs, and engineering structures. Whatever your spirituality is, pay a visit to temples to indulge in rituals, take a look at monk costumes, gold designed objects, and breathe in a peaceful and quiet atmosphere that will always please your soul.
Not to mention a bunch of photos you going to take. You could check in at one of these temples: Wat Xieng Thong - the most famous of all, Wat May Souva, That Makmo, Wat Phon Phao. These are the temples with large sizes and promise to provide the best design for tourists. Contact Asia Links Travel now to schedule your trip with these great destinations!
Opening hours: vary from temples, usually from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Entrance fee: about 2.50 USD, some are free.
Stroll Around the Antique City
The reason for traffic, it is a perfect opportunity for tourists to walk, go by bike, or hire a motorcycle around in pleasure and clean air. During your enjoyable time, you can observe how the local people live daily, their traditional costumes (if you are lucky), their home restaurants, stores, and the lovely street site in the old-fashioned city. It is pretty safe when traveling, not a matter at all.
Bike hiring fee: about 2-5 USD per day
Motorcycle hiring: 5-7 USD per day, fuel fee is on you.
Contemplate Sunset from Mount Phou Si
Right on the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, there’s a hill that provides you a perfect spot for a stunning sunset with a combination of distant mountains and dotted temples picture. To get on the hill, you have to take stairs, on both sides up and down, on the way moving, you can meet several temples there, which provide a lovely spot for shooting photos. But you may want to start early to avoid hundreds of tourists hustling for the best top spot.
The night is so shiny at Luang Prabang Night Market
Night Market of Luang Prabang is remarkable for its domestic handicrafts, colorful paintings, jewelry, and local costumes. They sell lots of special things that only in the region have and you might want to buy some of the cool stuff for souvenirs. Ask for the price first if you are afraid of overcharge. People, there are friendly and hospitable so show your respect to them, when you take photos, you should ask them first. In this way, cheer comes from both sides.
Opening hours: 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm every night
Location: Sisavangvong Road, which lies in the town center
4. THINGS TO BUY IN LUANG PRABANG
Souvenirs or domestics are things you cannot pass in every country you go through. In Laos, they provide their local products that interest you at first glance.
Sinh: which is Laos's traditional costume of females, has a fancy outlook and unique pattern.
Akha belt: hand-sewn belts made of dried seeds and metal.
Embroidered magnets: magnets with flower embroidered patterns.
Recycle beaded necklace: which carefully crafted by hand from the newspaper, looks unique and rather fancy for the traditional costume.
Katu beaded textile: fabric is made from weaved banana, adorned with the local style of pattern, Katu is bread skillfully into the textile.
All of this cool stuff can be found at Night Market, Phosi Market, Dara Market and other markets around town.
Souvenirs in Luang Prabang
5. DOS & DON'TS
To enjoy best your trip without no encountering troubles, criticism words, you must know these rules
- Pass local seated, you should pass them from behind.
- Show respect by wearing modest clothes, that can cover your whole shoulders, chest, and legs.
- Observe in silence in any circumstance.
- Take photos without flash.
- Take off your shoes, and shocks when coming into your local home, and hide your feet underneath when sitting.
- When greeting Laos, you should hold your palms together then bow and say SAH-BAI-DEE to show your friendliness.
- Female visitors DON’T touch or talk to the monks, keep your head low whenever the monks pass.
- DON’T make body contact (especially between different sex) in public.
- DON’T make so much noise, especially in the temples.
- DON’T hug or kiss when greeting, it is not appropriate here.
It is better to fit in with these rules because nobody wants to receive complaints or critical words when on a Laos tour, do they?
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