WHEN was in Laos, you must visit Luang Prabang, an ancient city in the northern part of the cultural center of Laos. The remains of the ruins of empire Laos which is a combination of French architecture and Buddhist temples to be the main attractions of Luang Prabang. Not to forget the beautiful scenery of the Mekong river complete with waterfall.

Precisely in 1995 Luang Prabang was named as one of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Previously this city was the capital of ancient kingdom of Lan Xang since the days of king to king Phothisarat. But after the move to administrative Vienteane kingdom.

Luang Prabang is also a Buddhist center, which until now visited by people who want to explore the teachings of Buddhism. Many also found the relics related to Buddhism, such as Wat Xieng Thong, built the Buddhist temple architecture in the 16th century. Temple serves as a place of sacred ceremony. Luang Prabang is the only city in Laos who devoted as a tourist destination through the abundant tourism potentials. Tourism makes a tiny town has become one of the richest provinces in Laos. In the region there is a mountain Phousi where you can find a gold-plated Buddha statue was lying on the top of the mountain. Not only the tourists who come bekunjung, many of them found the monks.

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