25-12-2015 Luang Prabang, the ancient capital city of the Lan Xang Kingdom, located in northern Laos at the heart of a beautiful mountainous region, is famous for its historic temples. The town is built on a peninsula formed by the Mekong and the Nam Khan River and Mountain ranges (in …
25-12-2015 The Wat Xieng Thong found at the tip of the Luang Prabang peninsula is one of Laos most beautiful and richly decorated temples.The Wat is a Royal temple built by King Setthathirath in 1559 on the banks of the Mekong river. It is one of the few temples that …
Wat Choumkhong not a big temple but it is very frequently visited due to its character and pretty decorations. The beauty of this temple is accentuated by the fantastic garden that surrounds it. The winter months are the most splendid, due to the poinsettia trees that bloom at this period …
From Luang Prabang, travel by vehicle to the Kuang Si Waterfall and villages around was through stunning scenery. This waterfall is located in a perfect natural setting near Luang Prabang, this multi-tiered waterfall tumbles over limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools.The Kuang Si Falls has 3 tiers leading …
26-12-2015 THAM PAK OU CAVES, 25 km to north of Luang Prabang, Laos, these caves have been a place of worship for centuries, as people believed they are inhabited by the spirits of the river. According to Laos legend, the caves were discovered in the 16th century by King Setthathirath, one …
Anyone who visits Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, cannot miss the awe-inspiring golden building, the Pha That Luang. Here’s all you need to know about this fascinating Buddhist stupa. Pha That Luang – which literally means ‘great golden stupa’ – is said to have undergone many transformations over the …
Although Wat Si Saket is built in Laos by Laotian, its main architecture follows Siamese Style of Buddhist Architecture, which makes it even more special. The main building is outstanding with an ornate five-tiered roof and is surrounded by a terrace. This feature, in fact, has helped itself to be …
Sculptures of the Buddha, Hindu Gods, demons & mythological creatures. Buddha Park is a sculpture garden housing a collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures in a park like on the banks of the Mekong river outside Vientiane. Buddha Park was built in 1958 by Luang Pu Bounleua Sulilat, a Laos …