MooNoi Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 In another thread, LP said he would like to see some pics etc about Luang Prabang. Here are some that I snapped when I took a tour group up there about three weeks ago. Hopefully it will give you some idea of what its like there. Enjoy. LP is on the banks of the mighty Mekong River. It's a lovely setting, and very peaceful and tranquil. We stayed at a place called the Sala Prabang. Great location, and very clean and comfortable despite being rustic. "Rustic" is the norm in Luang Prabang, and it does suit the place - don't expect CNN and room service here! There are lot of cool and funky restaurants in Luang Prabang - Laotian food is lovely and very different, but western is available if your kids find the local fare a little too out there. Luang Prabang is a great town to "potter around" in, and quite often you turn a corner and find an interesting photo opportunity. A couple of day trips you can do will incorporate a ride on The Mekong River, a visit to The Pak Ou Caves, some local villages where they spin silk and brew rice whisky, and The Kuang Si Waterfalls. All of these can be done in two full days quite comfortably. A lovely Beer Lao sitting at a restaurant on the banks of the Mekong is a lovely way to finish the day! There's virtually no nightlife there at all. There is an excellent, and "low-hassle" night market that sets up in the evening about 5.00pm in the main street. (Market not yet set up in the below pic). There is also a ten-pin bowling alley, funnily enough, if you want something to keep the kids entertained at night. Of course, it's worth getting up early to attend the alms-giving of the monks which occurs on a daily basis. If you tee up a good guide, he will take you somewhere where only locals are giving alms, no tourists, which is much better and feels more authentic. (In the main street, every backpacker, tourist and foreigner in town will be there and it spoils the atmosphere). Anyway, I hope this helps you somewhat. (Phil, I know you want to go to Khao Sok too in Southern Thailand - I'll try and dig up some pics and post something similar for you in the near future). Moo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamui Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Thanks for the great images! :thumbup: I am thinking about going to Luang Prabang at the beginning of August. How long did you stay and did you go there by plane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooNoi Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 It was a bit of a whirl-wind trip. I have been about 3 times before and stayed three nights each time, but this particular trip was 2 nights, one full day, and an afternoon on arrival and a morning before departure. I would recommend 3 nights if possible - more relaxed and lets you take the place in at a comfortable pace. Yes, we flew in from Siem Reap in Cambodia and then departed for Hanoi. The airport is really cute! (As was the flight attendant on Vietnam Airlines!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 thanks alot for that moonoi, it looks fantastic, i think we'll have at least 5 days here, maybe more. no cnn, no frills hotels?....perfect, not needed....yep, please post khao sok pictures and more of LP if you can. great to see recent personal pictures and accounts of places i want to visit :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 does the hotel have a pool btw?...thats the only extra we, well my daughter would like i think....but not the end of the world if not.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamui Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I just decided that I will go to LP for three days in August. I will fly from PP to LP and then from LP to BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooNoi Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 does the hotel have a pool btw?...thats the only extra we, well my daughter would like i think....but not the end of the world if not.. No. Not many in LP do, LP (!) They're mostly small-ish guest houses. However, if you want a hotel with a pool, I recommend the Luang Muang Hotel. (Google it - you'll find it easily enough). It is an older hotel, and a little bit "worn" but spotlessly clean. It has a pool. Location ok, but not as good as the place I stayed. I would personally prefer an older hotel that was spotlessly clean, than a modern hotel that was dirty. Will do Khao Sok pics when I can - hopefully in the next week ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 next week fine, not going till august 2010! will look up the hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Well done Piggy. Thanks for that. Cheers, SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YimSiam Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Great pics and comments, thanks. It's been years, but hope to be back in the LPDR someday - YimSiam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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