Luang Prabang, Laos

Luang Prabang, or Louangphrabang (Lao: ຫຼວງ ພຣະ ບາງ, literally: "Royal Buddha image (mudra dispelling fear)," pronounced [luaŋtone missing), is a city located in north-central Laos, the Nam Khan river meets the river Mekong, about 425 km (264 miles) north of Vientiane. And 'the capital of the province of Luang Prabang. The city's population today is around 103 000 loan for

The city was once the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the arrival of the communists in 1975, she was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. The city is also known as World Heritage Site.

Most of the city consists of four main roads is on a peninsula between the Mekong and Nam Khan. The city is known for its many temples and Buddhist monasteries. Every morning hundreds of monks from different monasteries, walking the streets collecting alms. One of the most important monuments of the city is a big steep hill, which is Wat Si Chom.

Bhuddas in Pak Ou Caves, Laos

Near Pak Ou (mouth of the River O) Tham Ting (lower cave) and Tham Theung (upper cave) are the caves overlooking the Mekong River, 25 km from Luang Prabang, Laos. They are a group of caves in the left side of the Mekong River, about two hours upriver from the center of Luang Prabang, and became very popular with tourists. The caves are known for their miniature sculptures of Buddha. Hundreds of wooden figures mostly very small and damaged Buddhists are arranged on the wall shelves. They come in different positions, including meditation, education, peace, rain and reclining (Nirvana).

Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Xieng Thong, "Monastery of the City of Gold" is the religious emblem of Luang Prabang and one of the greatest symbols of Buddhism in Laos, which was why I was spared the ravages of 1887.

Built in 1560 by King Setthathirat was considered as the reference architecture of Luang Prabang with a very acute low Vihan very low (more information in the article on religious architecture.)

As a symbol of the city, the name of the pagoda can be written several ways:

- Wat Xieng Thong

- Wat Xiang Thong

- Wat Thong Sieng

- Etc..

Vang Vieng, Laos

Vang Vieng (Laos: it is a tourist city of Laos, located in the Vientiane province about four hours by bus north of the capital is situated on the Nam Song River, the most notable feature of the area is karst hills around it .. town.One key elements of the city is a large airstrip unused essentially parallel to the road. It was used during the Vietnam War aircraft from Air America (the track was then called the "Lima Site 6"). The city has significantly increased following the influx of backpackers in recent years, with the potential for adventure tourism in an incredible landscape has attracted tourists more.