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Encircled by mountains and 700m above sea level at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan river, Luang Prabang has justifyably become Laos's no 1 tourist attraction.
Saying that, its hardly heaving with coach tours and it still retains its small time undiscovered charm.
The city's gleaming temples, crumbling french colonial architecture and multiethnic inhabitants still tends to enthrall even the most jaded traveller.
I thought it was one of the loveliest places I have ever been.
Its a small town so most attractions are within walking distance.
There are over 32 temples, lots of monks and buddhas, lots of great shops and restaurants, a night market where the locals sell their handicrafts.(see tips)
Its also incredibly cheap. A good dinner will set you back $3 and a Beer Lao (my favourite ) is only 70cents a bottle. Fantastic
Luang Prabang shuts up shop early. By 9pm the restaurants are empty and the streets pretty deserted.
Once you have exhausted Luang Prabang you could take a trip down the Mekong to see the Pak Ou buddha caves (see tip)
or take a trip to the Tat Kuang Si waterfall (see tip)
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your secret's out! am headed there this dec! i can't wait to discover this gem!
We were told about how good Beer Lao is, and we loved it! So cheap, you can really indulge too!
nice tips! thanks for revitalizing my memories of this wonderful place... btw, pakse's airfield seems to be even more laid-back: there was a motobike driver who drove just next to our plane...