#laossimplybeautiful – Page 2

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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It was hot and humid. One of the key reasons why I did not find many tourists in the Buddha Park (also known as Xieng Khuan), an unusual yet enchanting place, located about 25km outside of the capital Vientiane on the mighty river Mekong.
Before my arrival in Laos, I had already included the park in my itinerary and I was glad I made it.
Xieng Khuan means Spirit City. The park is home to more than 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues. The park has also numerous flora and fauna.
This park was built in 1958 by an alleged priest-shaman called Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat. This park has now become a major tourist attraction in Laos. Many consider it a holy place, which contains statues of bizarre demons, humans, and mythological creatures.
Give at least one hour to this park, which you can visit by bus, tuktuk, or taxi. However, I used a bus from the Talat Sao bus station. The bus will drop you in front of the park and it will cost you only USD3. And you can return to the city by using the same bus. Inside the park, one can find small restaurants. It is advisable to bring a water bottle along with you. If you have any questions related to this park, please feel free to ask me.

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