The scenery around Luang Prabang

What a Lot of Wat...

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October 2nd 2010
Our next stop in Northern Laos was the picturesque town of Luang Prabang. A UNESCO Heritage site, hailed as one of the prettiest cities in South East Asia. The town is set on a steamy peninsular in the Mekong river, surrounded by jungle and villages. The colonial style centre is dotted with gleaming Laos temples or 'wats' (“Look, there's a wat”, “a What?”, “Yes, a wat”, was a conversa ... 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