Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang in Laos located between the north of Thailand's neighbor from Mekong River and in the North of Vientiane,
the central of Laos. There are the most atmospheric and popular destinations. A lot of places that more beautiful
naturalism cover with all the trees, sunshine, fresh air and good environment.
Luang Prabang was the classical royal capital city of the Lan Xang Kingdom that have a history related with Thailand.
When Lan Xang fell down there are became the independent capital and the King Phothisarat moved the govern to
Vientiane in 1545. The guardian of this city became equivalent with the figurehead of the French colony of Laos.
When Laos achieved independence, the king of Luang Prabang, Sisavang Vong, became the head of state of Laos Kingdom.
Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of Laos Kingdom. Since 1995 The
UNESCO World Heritage Center praises to be the numerous temples outstanding example of the fusion of traditional
architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The important river in the town of Luang Prabang, before the capital of Laos and still considered to be its religious heart,
breathes a rich meld of French Indochinese architecture and subtle Theravada Buddhist temples, and imparts on visitors an
especially unique vibe. Luang Prabang is strikingly situated on a peninsula formed by the confluence of two rivers Mekong
and khan River. Its palm-lined riverbanks, ochredaubed houses, terracotta roofs and saffron robed monks all come together
to form a picture postcard increasingly difficult to find in Southeast Asia
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