Month: August 2023

Luang Parang is a UNESCO heritage city, which is home to several stunning Buddhist temples and a well-preserved state museum. Due to extreme heat and lack of time, I could not explore all the temples. Probably August-Septemebr was not the ideal period to explore Laos which I realised later.

Wat Hosian Voravihane:

Located along Chao Fa Ngum Road, this charming temple has a stupa, school, and some quarters where the monks live and meditate. I was the only tourist when I entered the temple. The temple offers a serene and tranquil environment for visitors. It was my first temple exploration in Luang Prabang as it was close to my hostel.

Another temple that caught my attention was Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, which turned out to be Luang Prabang’s largest temple. This temple was built at the turn of the 18th century.

Wat Phonxay Xayxana SongKham also impressed me with its exquisite architecture and calm vibe. It is located near the morning market.

After exploring all the above-mentioned temples, I moved to the Royal Palace Museum, which is a must-visit place for every tourist. The Palace, also known as “Haw Kham” or “Golden Hall,” displays numerous historical artifacts. Built-in 1904, this place was once Laos’ Royal Palace. The palace compound consists of several buildings including the Royal Barge Shelter, and Haw Pha Bang (an ornate pavilion) that houses the standing Buddha statue called Prabang.

Photography is strictly prohibited and bags are not allowed. However, one can deposit them in lockers provided near the entrance.

If you would like to know more about Vientiane and Luang Prabang, please feel free to contact me. These were the only two destinations that I covered during my Laos sojourn.

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