1. Old Royal Palace
On Sisavangong Road is the royal palace in the shape of double-cross, the year 1904 and has religious items and gifts from foreign ambassadors. In 1975, when the monarchy was overthrown and the royal family were taken to the palace was re-education camp, where the Maoist names to the National Museum.
2. Wat Mai
The king next to the Palace, Wat Mai was built between 1718 and 1788. One of the most beautiful temples in Laos when it hostsAsia Key Luang statue statues Pabang namesake, 50-kg gold Pha Bang Buddha, now kept in a bank vault. Much blood was shed in the case of the Buddhist relics of 2000 years of Ceylon - two Thais arrested, he was finally in 1867 the city was the devout Buddhist and a pacifist Thai King Mongkut. One wonders what would be the Buddha, which forbade people to take pictures of him, fight for the people to have made death on them. Privatetop of the Tesoro its reserves, Wat May, a magical and almost surreal, hallucinatory, its perfectly proportioned architecture of decorative details so exquisite, that seems to come from an Eastern tale adds. A plaque commemorating the 14 children of the second to last king of Laos, Sisavang Vong, who may have drowned the most random and simultaneous loss of offspring in history. The king was devastated were some of his 15 wives (including the two comforted hisHalf-sisters) and of these 35 of her other children, whom he recognized as his.
3. Monte Phousi
The experience of one of the most spectacular sunsets of South East Asia, across the street to get out of the royal palace and the 328 steps to the top of Mount Phousi, the landmark of the city. Troop cut by running hills in the distance, in a palette of shades of blue towers, pink and orange, temples while still blind tip of the growing darkness.
4. Wat Xieng Thong(Golden City Temple)
One of the most spectacular temples in Laos, Wat Xieng Thong was complex from the scourge of Burma, King Setthathirath, built in 1560. A classic example of the style of Luang Prabang has a sloping roof with elegance, glass mosaic murals and legions of Buddha statues, large and small, that wealth brings, the first emperor of China's terracotta army spirit. Eight columns, printed in rich gold, leader of the views of the sera of Buddha figures, apparently againstVisitors and the satisfaction of getting for themselves. This was the last king of Laos favorite temple ', where he and his last prayer before being taken to a reeducation camp in 1975. For those with the time and inclination, may be the epitome of fashion oriental temple comfort for the soul and a feast for the eyes only devote little time to sit still for a while 'and enjoy the peace of the quiet gardens of the temple bougainvillea, hibiscus and frangipani shadedBanyan and palm trees. Ask whether such a skill other than divine inspiration may, like the setting sun, the glittering gold-leaf covered Ramayana put figures on the outside of the building on fire to see sculptures.
5. Night Market
Open until 10:00 the night market takes place at 05:00. Do not forget to buy some scorpion resistance and improvement of cobra wine, for this opportunity, if you need a bit of power 'more - just remember to ask him to big sellers like the first taste,Make sure it contains the correct ratio of poison. If you can not find a vendor to be similar in size to your guinea pig, then you need only look to find someone new who is stupid enough volunteers or depressed at home.
6. Fine Wine & Sweets
Wind your day with dinner in one of the ancient world-class restaurants, where the full French flavors in the light backgrounds are presented in Laos dramatic effect. Particularly noteworthy is the Elephant, the French and Lao food isan elegant yet still relaxed setting. The chef at Apsara fuses Lao and European cuisines in a unique menu that will delight even the most discerning tastebuds, whilst not forcing their owners to dig too deep to settle the bill.
7. Hill tribe villages
For the culturally curious no visit to Luang Prabang will be complete without a trip to its hill tribe villages. Especially noteworthy is the vivid finery on display at Ban Phanom, the cotton and silk hand-weaving village.
8. Wat Pa Phonphao
Built in 1959, during the reign of the last king Wat Pa Lao something Phonphao "curiosity shop" strange feeling, with the contents of the mural paintings of the supernatural to be inappropriate pornographic.
9. Pak Ou River Ride
The first French explorers arrived in Luang Prabang by boat to open in the hope that a new route for trade with China. Today's travelers can their adventures from day trips or overnight from the city of shadows. A popular destination isa trip with a covered wooden boat along the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, 25 kilometers upstream of the city. The caves, sacred caves grown in limestone rocks, filled with hundreds of gilded wooden Buddha statues that were once the hermits, some of which ended up all his adult life spent in solitary confinement workers, examining the meaning of life, ' Universe and Everything. Why would anyone choose to spend their lives in isolation, is a mystery: perhaps this hermitspent so much time to get to the answer that you forget the question, it had to start over. Tham Ting Cave, directly accessible from the shore by a stone staircase, with hundreds of ancient statues of Buddha is packed, all peering over the river, their impact through the peaceful solitude of their engagement increased.
After a picnic at the caves, travelers can visit the Nam Ou tributary, rising with its limestone cliffs. Most trade is with the boat in that direction, so that when the riverand during high tide is at the sight of cargo vessels are smaller rapids are treated. An ideal destination or a stop along the Nam Ou is the village of Muang Ngoy, its enchanting position in karst peaks, is a nice place for quiet contemplation. If you spend the night here, they expect only simple accommodations.
10. Tad Sae Waterfall
When the heat is too much cooking, relief is just a ride by tuk-tuk. Sept. 15 miles southeast of the city, TadSae waterfall is a series of steps brilliant turquoise waterfalls in a tranquil setting, perfect for picnicking and swimming. The water is refreshingly cool, but perhaps attract inviting colors and a rope swing from a big tree if cm too lazy to indulge on your own, use the rent an inner tube as a float, then bob around with a drink in one hand and maybe a good book in the other.
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