Night Market in the Old Quarter of Luang Prubang

The locals set up their handmade crafts, art and textiles for sale each afternoon at 4PM and take them down again at 10 PM. The street is closed off to traffic during that time.

Laos - Luang Prubang

January 31st 2009
Laos - Luang Prubang This city has been granted World Heritage status. It has retained its charm over the centuries with its French-era architecture mixed with tradional Lao-style villas. Despite all the tourists, it has a relaxed attitude, which I noticed right away when I arrived. It's not a party town, probably due to the 11:30 pm curfew (and I really appreciated that). There are ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang

Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more

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