Thursday, November 5, 2009

Lost in Luang Prabang 2





In Luang Prabang, it’s easy to get lost in its rich culture and religion. There are no less than 30 temples and 50 monasteries there. Because there are hardly any nightlife (you get the sense that its people are very wholesome), the hedonists would find Luang Prabang a bore, but if you love peace and quiet, it’s a haven!

Luang Prabang is best explored by foot or bicycle. In fact, the town is so tiny, you can cover all corners of it in half a day (it’d take longer if you linger at the temples and popular tourist sites like Mount Phou Si). And because it gets scorching hot in the afternoon, it’s a good idea to shield yourself with an umbrella just like what the monks do.

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