Luang Prabang, Laos Photo 14

Luang Prabang, Laos

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March 21st 2009
Luang Prabang was one of the places I was most excited about seeing on this trip. It is the cultural heart of Laos and a truly beautiful town. An UNESCO World Heritage site, the historic section is where the Nam Song River and Mekong River converge. While heavily touristed, it was done with more style and grace than I saw in Thailand. The guesthouses, shops and night market were beautiful a ... read more

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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