Louang Phrabang Town Tour Laos (Sept 2009)

1 USD = 18000 VND (Vietnam Dong)
1 USD = 8500 LAK (Laos Kip)
1 USD = 3.5 RM (Ringgit Malaysia)
1 USD = 6.5 MMK (Myanmar Kyat)
1 USD = 4250 KHR (Cambodia Riel)

Luang Phrabang is a city in Laos; it was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name and is also the name of a province of which it is the capital. The city of Luang Phrabang is in north central Laos, on the Mekong River about 425 km north of Vientiane. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the "royal capital," the seat of the king of Laos. Today it is a UNESCO World heritage site. NEW YORK TIMES number one destination in the world for 2008. Laos most famous tourist attraction city, Luang Prabang only have about 25000 people living in it and their life is so relax. I consider their life style here is a healthy one. We can see a lot of monks here and you will be able to see them everywhere in the morning when they come out to collect food for their only meal in a day. We call this 'tatt bat'. I can see all locals and even tourists buy foods offering to the monks. This is one beautifull scenery showing we are still living today with many good people around us. Laos and other Indo-China countries are beautiful country to visit! Stop listening to the propaganda craps from some party and most of the outdated news. There are good and bad people in this world.

Night market — The night market features vendors selling all the typical Lao arts and crafts, some more touristy than others, and is set up every day along the main street parallel to the river. Be warned that it closes down around 9pm or 11pm depending on the number of tourist at the time, unlike the similar markets in Thailand that go on well into the early hours. Please note that there may be some souvenirs available made from endangered animals. Avoid buying rare pets, leather, ivory, talons, dried sea creatures (starfish, etc.), fur, feathers, teeth, wool, and other products. This is the best place to buy lower end souvenirs and hone your bargaining skills :)

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[panpraseuth]

hey! what's the name of the music?

[fishman25]

hehe ") sorry I forgot ??

[question279]

People were poisoned while visiting Laos. So, Hurry up to vist Laos while good scene still there before all the rain forests and natural habitats are destroyed by the Communists.

[fishman25]

mmmh I don't thinkn so, while visiting this few places in Laos I noticed that they are building new infrastructures eg bridge, bigger roads and I think this is good sign. I think they are practising the open policy concept now. In fact I can feel they are more open comparing to Cambodia, I been there too and also seeing them changing and developing but at a very slow rate. anyway better then non. I heard Myanmar also same like Cambodia

[panpraseuth]

merci beaucoup!

[ChaoThaiLao]

@panpraseuth - It is a mantra song for Green Tara (Bhothisattva of compassion).

[matkinhvt]

Just in that guest house last 2 days, see you again Laos

[snaziwan]

cool song