Luang Prabang

I leave Laos this afternoon for Vietnam. Though my time in Laos was short (10 days), I've developed an affection for this country and its people. I've spent the last few days in Luang Prabang, in central Laos. The city was the capital of a Laos Kingdom for several centuries in the Middle Ages and then served as a provincial outpost during French colonialism. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a nice blend of Buddhist temples and French colonial architecture (and bakeries!). Charming Luang Prabang has a laid back, river-town feel and serves as a nice departure point from Laos.

You can see a few more pictures from the city and its surrounding areas by clicking on the picture below.

Luang Prabang