Luang Prabang: Wat Phou Si, Laos

Luang Prabang Picture: Wat Phou Si, Laos. Photo © Chris Raven (ebooktravelguide.com)
This is the Luang Prabang & Around PDF Chapter from Lonely Planet's Laos guidebook.


Nowhere else can lay claim to Luang Prabang’s old-world romance of 33 gilded wats, saffron-clad monks, faded Indochinese villas and exquisite Gallic cuisine. At the sacred confluence of the Mekong River and the Nam Khan, this city has rightfully gained mythical status as a travellers’ Shangri La.

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Courses, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Pak Ou Caves, Tat Kuang Si, Tat Sae, Ban Phanom & Beyond.

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