Laoworld travel in Laos, tour programs detailed information.
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That Luang
That Luang, symbol of the Lao nation and religious centre of the country.
Vat Sisaket
Vat Sisaket, dating back to 1818, not only a most charming museum, but a living symbol of the people's faith and a place for their religious practice.
Wat Simuang
Wat Simuang, host of the city pillar and of a miraculous Buddha image, granting wishes.
Patouxay
Patouxay, the "Arc de Triomphe", an imposing monument offering panoramic views over the capital city.
The Morning Market
The Morning Market, famed for its local products, from woven silk traditional skirts and scarves to silver and gold jewellery, and a wide variety of handicrafts. (opens at 8:30, closes at 16:30 daily)
Tham Jang Cave
Tham Jang Cave was used long ago by villagers to hide from Chinese invaders. Over centuries, slow dropping of mineral water have shaped stalactites and stalagmites into Buddha pictures, animals, mushrooms.
Luang Phabang Night Market
Luang Phabang renowned Night Market along the main street where different ethnic peoples come to sell their products.
Alms giving to the monks
Alms giving to the monks, in the main street (300 monks from 7 temples). The visitors should buy the sticky rice themselves from one of the many sellers around for the ritual to be meaningful.
Ban Sang Hai
Ban Sang Hai, a village on the bank of the Mekong where the most famous Lao rice alcohol in Luang Phabang is produced. Discover the process and the taste of it.
Thamting Cave (Pak'Ou)
Thamting Cave (Pak'Ou), a large cave in a towering limestone cliff, crammed with thousands of Buddha statues of all sizes and postures.
Ban Pranom
Ban Pranom, a Leu ethnic village specializing in silk and cotton weaving.
Kuang Si Waterfalls
Kuang Si Waterfalls, where limestone formations and turquoise pools give the forest a magic touch.
Phou Si Hill
Phou Si Hill, the center of Luang Phabang peninsula, with its sacred Buddhist monuments, the footprint of the Buddha, and a magnificent view over the city and the surrounding hills and rivers. (328 steps)
Plain of Jars
Plain of Jars, one of the mysteries of human history. Disseminated in the plain are hundred of giant jars carved out of rock from the surrounding mountains
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