Nam Khan River

Laos - Luang Prabang

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June 26th 2010
Luang Prabang is just beautiful. Possibly the nicest town in Asia we have visited to date. A proper mix of European (mainly French) influence with the spice of Asia. The town is located on a peninsula - formed by the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. Great daily night market, lots of temples, excellent restaurants and baguette stalls EVERYWHERE...never eaten so many baguettes in our lives (accompanied ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Luang Prabang

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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