23
Apr
2009
Luang Prabang, Laos
We absolutley loved the city of Luang Prabang!
The city was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos.
The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Once a French territory, there are still many of the French influences…beautiful French colonial buildings, amazing bakeries, wine, fresh baguettes, real coffee, adorable cafes and modern bars…Utopia was one of our favorites as it had a great view of the river.
We rented bikes and enjoyed strolling the streets and exploring the numerous temples.
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- Enjoying wine along the river
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- One of our favorite cafe's
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- We rented bicyles and rode around the town
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- One of the temples at night
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- Stairs to the Temple Vat Thammo
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- Buddha's footprint was inside this little temple
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- View from the temple
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- Sunset from the temple
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- The city of Luang Prabang
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- Entrance to Utopia
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- Relaxing at Utopia
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- View from Utopia
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- The Night Market...which we had a lot of fun shopping
We absolutley loved the city of Luang Prabang!
The city was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos.
The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Once a French territory, there are still many of the French influences…beautiful French colonial buildings, amazing bakeries, wine, fresh baguettes, real coffee, adorable cafes and modern bars…Utopia was one of our favorites as it had a great view of the river.
We rented bikes and enjoyed strolling the streets and exploring the numerous temples.