In 1950, the almost 700-year-old royal city of Luang Prabang became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The market is bustling with vegetables, fruit, colorful robes and silk scarves.
The historical highlight of Vientiane goes back to King Anouvong, who had the temple built on the grounds of the royal palace in 1818 as an expression of the awakening …
The National Museum is now housed in the former royal palace. The Wat May temple in the Royal Palace grounds was founded by King Anourouth in the late 18th century. …
The national shrine depicted in the national coat of arms is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country. According to tradition, missionaries of the Indian emperor …
The short hike to the waterfall starts in the small village of Sop Keng. After about 30 minutes you reach the beautiful waterfalls. The largest is at the end and …