Set at the confluence of two rivers that almost surround the town and beneath a temple-topped hill,Luang Prabang is a wonderful patchwork of traditional Lao wooden houses and hints of European architecture - reminders of when Laos was part of the French colony of Indochine. Golden-roofed wats (temples),decorated with mosaics and murals of the life of Buddha sit under the gaze of wrap-around teak balconies and 19th century shuttered windows,against a backdrop of verdant greenery and rugged mountains.

Rise early to observe the monks in their morning meal procession;you can participate by buying rice in a traditional basket and helping distribute it to the line of patient monks. That same day,head to the Pak Ou caves,where Buddha images have been carefully hidden in the limestone cliffs. On another day,take an excursion to Khouangsi Falls,where you will visit an Akha hill tribe village beneath the falls and enjoy a picnic lunch. From Luang Prabang,fly to the capital city of Vientiane for one night. Tour Vientiane’s temples,monuments,and markets before transferring to the airport for your afternoon onward flight.

Experience the real Laos with mysterious temples located alongsidecolonial architecture from former regimes,a rich culture from whichKhmer arts originate,and massive limestone natural formations and dailylocal activities along the Mekong River.

This is a region packed to the brim with rich cultures,fiery cuisines,unique customs and breathtaking countryside - and on this adventure you´ll be sampling all of them. Whether you're slurping up a steaming bowl of pho at a street stall in Vinh,shopping for handicrafts in Vientiane,ambling through caves in Luang Prabang or gliding down the Mekong in a riverboat,you'll get a wonderful insight Laos during this incredible adventure

A wonderful Lao style activity combination that gives you two days of great nature and landscapes and a touch of adventure of Laos. It highlights with an Elephant ride,a Mountain Biking tour,village visits,trekking,waterfall,river life and great sceneries and mountain world... This trip is part of the "Fair Trek" Project in Luang Prabang established by Tiger Trail Laos.

Travelers from Chiang Khong can hire a barge to cross the river. Huay Xai,just across the river from the Thai border is 20 baht on a boat,luang prabang can be reached by slow boat in two days,typically with a stop at Pakbeng.Luang Prabang has both natural and historical sites. Among the natural tourism sites,there are the Kuang Si Falls and Pak Ou Caves. Tourists may also ride elephants. At the end of the main street of Luang Prabang is a night market where stalls sell shirts,bracelets,tea - suitable souvenirs. The Haw Kham Royal Palace Museum and the Wat Xieng Thong temple are among the most well known historical sites.

The Phuan population were able to retain a high degree of autonomy although they had to pay tax and tribute to Lane Xang. During the 16th century expressive Buddhist art and architecture flourished. The capital was dotted with temples in a distinct Xieng Khouang style,i.e. simple low roofs with a characteristic ‘waist’at the foundation. In 1930 Le Boulanger described it as ‘a large and beautiful city protected by wide moats and forts occupying the surrounding hills and the opulence of the sixty-two pagodas and their stupas,of which the flanks concealed treasures,obtained the capital a fame that spread fear wide and far.”