Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

reaching the Laotian capital of culture and religion after a long drive

Location: 

Luang Prabang, Laos

Duration: 

Monday, August 7, 2017

Personal highlights

  1. Luang Prabang: proably the most beautiful Laotian city
  2. Tourism: by far the most crowded place I have seen in Laosinfo-icon
  3. UNESCO: protected for its well preserved architecture and culture
  4. Journey: reaching my goal after riding nearly 1,000 km from Hanoi
  5. Myself: being extremely happy and exhausted at the same time

Image sources

  1. View over Luang Prabang
  2. One of many temples
  3. In the streets of Luang Prabang
  4. Signs of big tourism: Pizza Taxi
  5. Eating my favorite local desert

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