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Prabang!
 The
ancient town of Luang
Prabang, or Luangphrabang, is located near the convergence
of the Mekong River and the Khan River in the northern part of Laos.
The People’s Democratic Republic of Laos was a seat for the ancient
Lao kingdom of Lan Xang (Million Elephants), which comprised
of major parts of what is Cambodia and Thailand
now. The town of Luang
Prabang, which is the former royal capital of Laos has been
inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1995 due to its unspoiled
beauty and has been aptly dubbed as the ‘Jewel of the Mekong’.
The beauty and tranquility of the town
of Luang Prabang is projected by its collection of temples,
the solemn mountains encircling it, and a unique celebration of cultures
and traditions of Laos
that pull travelers from far off places to its mysterious orb. The banks
of the Mekong River in the town of Luang
Prabang are streamlined with various trees offering respite
to the children and farmers who make their presence felt for their own
reasons. A typical morning in the town of Luang
Prabang witnesses the marching of barefoot monks making their
daily rounds of the town asking for alms in return of blessings. Houses
or residential areas and temples of Luang Prabang reflect a unique blend
of French and Indochinese architecture in Laos that is reminiscent of
the magnanimity of Laos’
history.
 Luang
Prabang, being a serene town with a rural atmosphere, showcases
some splendid attractions in Luang Phrabang that reflect its religious
identity. Temples and temple complexes in Luang
Phrabang are therefore some of the major attractions of Luang
Prabang. Wat Xieng Thong or the Golden City Temple is
the prime attraction of Luang Prabang possessing the illustration of various
historic tales on its walls. The Royal Palace with its golden spire is
the next most popular attraction of Luang
Prabang, and has been converted into a museum now. Another
place of interest in the town of Luang Prabang is the enigmatic Plain
of Jars, which is located in the Xiang Khouang province and houses some
hundreds of 2000 years old solid stone jars, some of them as high as 6
feet and weighing around 6 tons. Other significant attractions of Luang
Prabang are Wat Wisunalat, the oldest running
temple in town, the Pak Ou Caves featuring splendid images
of the Buddha, Kuang Si Falls offering refreshing waterfalls
over limestone patterns, and so on.
There is not much of an active nightlife in the little town of Luang
Prabang. The pubs and clubs in Luang Prabang are available
and customarily close down by midnight, leaving little scope for Luang
Prabang to offer any comfort to late night club prowlers. Luang Prabang
offers some local discos that satisfy the dancing urges of the young visitors.
The lack of nightlife in Luang Prabang is easily compensated by various
delicacies available in most of the eateries. Foods and cuisine of Luang
Prabang is dominated by Chinese and French influences, which
presents some really sumptuous results. In Luang
Prabang restaurants, sticky rice is commonly served with
chili sauce and various preparations like fish, pork, chicken, beef, etc,
which are seasoned with various items. Hygiene is the watchword for food
lovers as there are potential risks from the cheap food stalls of Luang
Prabang that are exposed to the dangers of poor sanitation.
The town of Luang
Prabang offers some of the best travel options for leisure
travelers who want to get away from the harshness of urban life and enjoy
the beauty of nature. Hotels
in Luang Prabang are not very large in number, but offer
the best comfort imaginable. Some of the significant, popular and well-
known hotels in Luang Prabang are Grand
Luang Prabang, 3 Nagas Hotel, Manoluck,
Villa
Santi Hotel so on. These Luang
Prabang hotels provide the best of Laotian hospitality, and
are equipped with the most standard amenities like suites and luxurious
rooms, swimming pools, fitness centers, social lounges, laundry services,
hi-speed Internet access, etc. We provide leisure and business travelers
with a comprehensive list
of hotels in Luang Prabang, and other cities in Asia
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