laos - Pics - Tripatini2024-03-29T13:17:57Zhttps://tripatini.com/photo/feed/tag/laosVisiting Luang Prabang, Laoshttps://tripatini.com/photo/laos-luang-prabang2023-01-06T10:08:31.000Z2023-01-06T10:08:31.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10926416299?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>This city of 55,000 on the Mekong River in north central Laos is the country's top tourism magnet for good reason: it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its remarkable ancient , Luang Prabang in Laos is one of the most visit places in Asia before it turns into another common tourist place. On my visit there, I had a chance to explore and experience the best of Luang Prabang which is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site, so here are 10 things you can do in Luang Prabang in no particular order.<br /><br />Read more in Tripatini member <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/ActiveTravelAsia">Active Travel Asia</a>'s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/10-things-to-do-in-luang-prabang-laos?edited=1" target="_blank">The Top 10 Allures of Luang Prabang, Laos</a>.</p>
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<p> </p></div>Luang Prabang Waterfallhttps://tripatini.com/photo/luang-prabang-waterfall2021-04-28T01:42:58.000Z2021-04-28T01:42:58.000ZMentoeng Vihttps://tripatini.com/members/MentoengVi<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011888884?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Locates south of Luang Prabang, these fascinating, green shallow pools sit at the hillside adorned with three tier waterfall, you can get cool off and swim as well as taking picturesque photos of the surroundings.</div>Khone Phapeng Falls - Laoshttps://tripatini.com/photo/khone-phapeng-falls-laos2019-01-18T03:58:35.000Z2019-01-18T03:58:35.000ZVietnampathfinderhttps://tripatini.com/members/Vietnampathfinder<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011701880?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>he Khone Falls and Pha Pheng Falls is a waterfall located in Champasak Province on the Mekong River in southern Laos, near the border with Cambodia. The Khone Falls are the largest in southeast Asia and they are the main reason that the Mekong is not fully navigable into China.>> View Laos Packages: <a href="https://vietnampathfinder.com/tours/c-18/Laos-Tours.html">https://vietnampathfinder.com/tours/c-18/Laos-Tours.html</a></div>The Kuang Si Falls - Laoshttps://tripatini.com/photo/the-kuang-si-falls-laos2019-01-18T03:58:35.000Z2019-01-18T03:58:35.000ZVietnampathfinderhttps://tripatini.com/members/Vietnampathfinder<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011701457?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>The Kuang Si Falls, sometimes spelled Kuang Xi, is a three tier waterfall about 29 kilometres (18 miles) south of Luang Prabang in Laos. These waterfalls are a favourite side trip for tourists in Luang Prabang. The falls begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside. These lead to the main fall with a 50 m cascade. The water collects in numerous turquoise blue pools as it flows downstream. The many cascades that result are typical of travertine waterfalls. The locals charge a nominal admission fee to visit the site, but it is well main maintained with walkways and bridges to guide the visitor. Most of the pools are open to swimming (although at least one is closed as being a sacred site). Hikers are able to climb to the top of the falls.View More Laos trips: <a href="https://vietnampathfinder.com/tours/c-18/Laos-Tours.html">https://vietnampathfinder.com/tours/c-18/Laos-Tours.html</a></div>Luong Prabang- Laos Travelhttps://tripatini.com/photo/luong-prabang-laos-travel2019-01-18T03:58:35.000Z2019-01-18T03:58:35.000ZVietnampathfinderhttps://tripatini.com/members/Vietnampathfinder<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011700482?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>By the late 19th century Luang Prabang was under attack by marauding Black Flag bandits who destroyed many sacred Buddha images, temples and historical documents. Under King Sisavang Vong (1904-1959) a number of restoration and beautification projects were launched, many of which are still evident today. French influenced buildings began to appear in the later 1800s, adding to the mixture of Lao, Tai-Lue, Burmese, Chinese and Tai architecture.Luang Prabang is rich in cultural heritage, and is known as the seat of Lao culture, with monasteries, monuments traditional costumes and surrounded by many types of nature of beauty.In 1995 UNESCO declared Luang Prabang a World Heritage Site. This distinction confirms, through the concerted action of local, national and international authorities, a real motivation to preserve this wonderfully serene city. The title is justified not only by the many beautiful temples in Luang Prabang, but also by its traditional wooden dwelling, the old colonial style houses and the natural environment that encases it in a perfect harmony of plant and stone.View More trips to Luangprabang: <a href="https://vietnampathfinder.com/tours/c-18/Laos-Tours.html">https://vietnampathfinder.com/tours/c-18/Laos-Tours.html</a></div>PakseLuong Prabang- Laos Travelhttps://tripatini.com/photo/pakseluong-prabang-laos-travel2019-01-18T03:58:35.000Z2019-01-18T03:58:35.000ZVietnampathfinderhttps://tripatini.com/members/Vietnampathfinder<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011699669?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Archaeological evidence suggests that Luang Prabang has been inhabited since at least 8,000 BC. The first Laos kingdom, Lane Xang, was founded here in the 14th century by King Fa Ngum after he conquered and unified the lands of modern-day Xiengkhouang , the Khorat Plateau and Luang Prabang. The city was first reffered to as Muang Swa and by 1357 the name was again changed to Muang Xieng Dong Xieng Thong by local inhabitants. Shortly thereafter, King Fa Ngum accepted a golden Buddha image called the Pha Bang as a gift from the Khmer monarchy and the thriving city-state became known as Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang was the capital of Lane Xang until moved to Vientiane in 1545 by King Setthathirath (although Luang Prabang remained the country of main religious centre). The city is first contact with western emissaries occurred in the mid 17th century during the reign of King Surigna Vongsa. After his death in 1694, Lane Xang broke up into three separate Kingdoms; Vientiane, Champasack and Luang Prabang.View More trips to Luangprabang: <a href="https://vietnampathfinder.com/tours/c-18/Laos-Tours.html">https://vietnampathfinder.com/tours/c-18/Laos-Tours.html</a></div>Pakse - Laoshttps://tripatini.com/photo/pakse-laos2019-01-18T03:58:35.000Z2019-01-18T03:58:35.000ZVietnampathfinderhttps://tripatini.com/members/Vietnampathfinder<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011698459?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Pakse (also known as Pakxe) is a relatively new city, having been founded by the French in 1905.With a population of 70000 people, Pakse (also known as Pakxe) is a relatively new city, having been founded by the French in 1905. The city is the capital of Champasak province and the main gateway in Southern Laos, and gives access to the Bolaven plateau to the east and to the Si Phan Don region to the south. Since the construction of a bridge over the Mekong (built with Japanese aid), which improves the traffic flow to Ubon Ratchathani in neighbouring Thailand, Pakse has become the commercial centre of southern Laos.>> View more Laos Trips: <a href="https://vietnampathfinder.com/tours/c-18/Laos-Tours.html">https://vietnampathfinder.com/tours/c-18/Laos-Tours.html</a></div>The Wat Prakeo Temple - Laoshttps://tripatini.com/photo/the-wat-prakeo-temple-laos2019-01-18T03:58:35.000Z2019-01-18T03:58:35.000ZVietnampathfinderhttps://tripatini.com/members/Vietnampathfinder<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011702486?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>The chapel was built around 1535 to house the Emerald Buddha image, which was obtained from the Lanna capital of Chiang Mai, along with the Prabang image still housed in the Luang Prabang Royal Palace.>> <a href="https://vietnampathfinder.com/tours/c-18/Laos-Tours.html">https://vietnampathfinder.com/tours/c-18/Laos-Tours.html</a></div>luang prabang heritage tour 4 dayhttps://tripatini.com/photo/luang-prabang-heritage-tour-4-day2018-04-05T03:09:54.000Z2018-04-05T03:09:54.000ZHamidhttps://tripatini.com/members/Hamid<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011663652?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>luang prabang heritage tour 4 day</div>Relaxhttps://tripatini.com/photo/relax2012-12-11T19:47:16.000Z2012-12-11T19:47:16.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011143276?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Relax</div>Vang Vienghttps://tripatini.com/photo/vang-vieng2012-12-11T19:47:14.000Z2012-12-11T19:47:14.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011149056?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Vang Vieng</div>Floating down a river on an inner-tubehttps://tripatini.com/photo/floating-down-a-river-on-an-inner-tube2012-12-11T19:47:10.000Z2012-12-11T19:47:10.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011149867?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Floating down a river on an inner-tube</div>Tropical plunge poolhttps://tripatini.com/photo/tropical-plunge-pool2012-12-11T19:47:07.000Z2012-12-11T19:47:07.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011148889?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Tropical plunge pool</div>Tropical waterfallhttps://tripatini.com/photo/tropical-waterfall2012-12-11T19:47:07.000Z2012-12-11T19:47:07.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011147695?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=374"></div><div>Tropical waterfall</div>Hmong Villagehttps://tripatini.com/photo/hmong-village2012-12-11T19:47:04.000Z2012-12-11T19:47:04.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011147077?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Hmong Village</div>Swim stophttps://tripatini.com/photo/swim-stop2012-12-11T19:47:03.000Z2012-12-11T19:47:03.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011146867?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=374"></div><div>Swim stop</div>Spear fisherhttps://tripatini.com/photo/spear-fisher2012-12-11T19:46:59.000Z2012-12-11T19:46:59.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011154458?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=374"></div><div>Spear fisher</div>Young lovehttps://tripatini.com/photo/young-love2012-12-11T19:46:55.000Z2012-12-11T19:46:55.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011142459?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Young love</div>Typical limestone mountains in South East Asiahttps://tripatini.com/photo/typical-limestone-mountains-in-south-east-asia2012-12-11T19:46:54.000Z2012-12-11T19:46:54.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011153889?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Typical limestone mountains in South East Asia</div>Exploring remote river systemshttps://tripatini.com/photo/exploring-remote-river-systems2012-12-11T19:46:42.000Z2012-12-11T19:46:42.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011145055?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Exploring remote river systems</div>Rapidshttps://tripatini.com/photo/rapids2012-12-11T19:46:40.000Z2012-12-11T19:46:40.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011144291?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Rapids</div>Buddhist Monkshttps://tripatini.com/photo/buddhist-monks2012-12-11T19:46:37.000Z2012-12-11T19:46:37.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011152264?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Buddhist Monks</div>Having fun in the riverhttps://tripatini.com/photo/having-fun-in-the-river2012-12-11T19:46:30.000Z2012-12-11T19:46:30.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011143281?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Having fun in the river</div>Tribal man with crossbowhttps://tripatini.com/photo/tribal-man-with-crossbow2012-12-11T19:46:21.000Z2012-12-11T19:46:21.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011149058?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Tribal man with crossbow</div>Making moonshinehttps://tripatini.com/photo/making-moonshine2012-12-11T19:46:21.000Z2012-12-11T19:46:21.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011148289?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=374"></div><div>Making moonshine</div>Laos BBQhttps://tripatini.com/photo/laos-bbq-12012-12-11T19:46:19.000Z2012-12-11T19:46:19.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011142091?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Laos BBQ</div>laos BBQhttps://tripatini.com/photo/laos-bbq2012-12-11T19:46:16.000Z2012-12-11T19:46:16.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011147291?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>laos BBQ</div>Tranquil watershttps://tripatini.com/photo/tranquil-waters2012-12-11T19:46:15.000Z2012-12-11T19:46:15.000ZRichard Goodeyhttps://tripatini.com/members/RichardGoodey<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9011151055?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div>Tranquil waters</div>