Luang Prabang

« There's another little beauty from Luang Prabang. If you're in Laos, make sure to stop by this charming colonial house. It feels like stepping into a different time. The price is around $5 per entry. »

« Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known as the former capital of Laos. Here you can find everything from temples with golden roofs to French colonial architecture. Numerous Buddhist monasteries spread throughout Luang Prabang. It is famous for its traditional morning almsgiving to the monks. Every morning, around 6 AM, local residents come out to offer food to the monks. However, I haven’t been able to experience this unique tradition yet 😔, to witness this event live. Plus, it can get so hot here that walking down the streets can feel pretty unbearable - it's definitely scorching under the sun 😅. After about 5 minutes of walking outside, you might find yourself eager to either jump into a waterfall or head back to a room with air conditioning. These photos were taken from a great distance 😅. »

« In Laos, money flows at every step 💵 Everything that was free in Thailand comes with a price here: temples, toilets, waterfalls, viewpoints. It's pretty clear that the country is quite poor, and the availability of attractions is limited. That's why tourists are packed into just a couple of towns.

In the evening, at the only paid viewpoint during sunset, we definitely couldn't be the only ones there, so we arrived well after the sun had set, and even then it was crowded. We didn't expect such a scramble in Laos! 😅 But honestly, the stunning beauty of the waterfall with its crystal-clear blue water is worth it. It's definitely a must-visit in Laos: Kuang Si Falls (and yes, there is an entrance fee 😉). »

« Laos welcomed me with an amazing waterfall, but the hotels were just awful. I can’t help but marvel at how Asia combines incredibly beautiful nature with poverty and the rundown state of its cities. Though, Luang Prabang made a good impression. There are many European-style cafés here. »

« Every tourist's morning in Luang Prabang begins at 6 AM. At this time, monks walk through the streets of the town, receiving food from locals. It is believed that such almsgiving purifies sins. As typical tourists, we decided to witness this event. And you know what? Ugh, I totally get why the monks have rebelled and asked to put an end to this madness. During their procession, crowds of tourists surround them, constantly clicking away with their cameras... But the government ordered the monks to keep this daily tradition going, as it’s one of the main reasons tourists come here... »

« Luang Prabang is located in northern central Laos. The city was the former capital of the Kingdom of Laos. Now it’s part of the Laos People's Democratic Republic, with Vientiane as its capital, from where we arrived.

And of course, Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Over the last few months, we've developed a strong impression that we’re traveling through cities, temples, volcanoes, bays, and other places that this organization looks after. UNESCO is practically stalking us! Maybe we should start a list and confidently check off the places we've visited! »

« I thought the road to Luang Prabang was bad... I was so mistaken, compared to the road to Oudomsay - it's just fabulous. »