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Read MoreBaci Ceremony
We participated in a very moving ceremony known as Su Khouan (Calling of the Soul), at the Amantaka just before sunset. We were met by one of the village elders accompanied by five older ladies who were all seated on...
Exterior View - Luang Prabang Wats,Luang Prabang, Laos - Courtesy Laos TourismRead MoreLuang Prabang Wats
The town of Luang Prabang is famous for its more than thirty wats (temples) that are scattered throughout the town, happily coexisting besides schools, boutiques, restaurants and cafes. Many of them have small dormitories for the many young monks studying...
Read MoreMount Phou Si
Luang Prabang centers around this steep hill, which is topped by gilded Wat Chom Si, one of the town’s main Buddhist Temples. It’s tiny on the inside but the gilded stupa can be seen from afar, including the terraces of...
Read MorePak Ou Caves
The staff at the Amantaka suggested we be on the boat that would take us to the Pak Ou Caves at 8 a.m., which seemed early, but we were told the later it gets masses of other tourists start arriving....
Read MoreRoyal Palace Museum
The old royal palace is a fascinating place. The main building, which was built in 1904, was taken over by the government after the 1975 revolution and opened as a museum in 1995. You walk through various huge reception rooms...
Read MoreTak Bat
Every morning around 5.30 to 6 a.m. is the Tak Bat, where the monks and novices of the 30-plus temples accept alms (sticky rice) from the locals. It’s still cold, dark and quiet and then suddenly, all one hears is...
Read MoreTraditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
There are some thirty ethnic tribes in Laos, a surprising number considering the country is about the size of the state of Michigan. The traditional arts, crafts and daily life of some of the larger tribes are on view at...
Read MoreWat Xieng Thong
One of the oldest (1560) and most important temples in the country, Wat Xieng Thong (Golden City Temple) sits at the tip of town, where the Khan River meets the Mekong. The various temples in the complex are decorated with...
Read MoreWaterfalls
The Kuang Si and Tad Se waterfalls are in every guide book and while spectacular natural sites, they can be touristy during peak times (late afternoon is the best time to visit). The turquoise water, which gushes down a mountainside, is beautiful...
