Mount Phou Si

Mount Phou Si

enjoy a panoramic view and sunset after quite a steep ascent
Mount Phou Si - enjoy a panoramic view and sunset after quite a steep ascent

Location: 

Kingkitsarath Rd, Luang Prabang, Laos

Duration: 

Monday, August 7, 2017

Personal highlights

  1. Mount Phou Si: small hill in the heart of Luang Prabang
  2. Wat Chom: gilded stupa at the top, one of many religious sites
  3. Sunset: probably one of the most crowded places in town
  4. Panorama: enjoy a great 360° view after a steep ascent
  5. Mekong River: what a great view over the mighty river

Image sources

  1. Sunset over the Mekong River
  2. So many tourists at the same spot
  3. Courageous tourist on a rock
  4. Worshipping the Buddha
  5. Walking up the mountain

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