Saturday, September 18, 2010

Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang ( Day 10 20-Feb-2010 )

It's another day in Laos, Jewel of the Mekong. Today we are heading further north to Luang Prabang, a UNESCO Heritage city. Distance: 200+ KM / Approximately 6 hours journey by MPV on a twisty, long & winding road throughout some very mountainous landscape. Nevertheless the scenery along the journey is breath taking with some of the unimaginable view of mother nature! 













































We have our first stop after a grueling 3.30 hours journey eventually become our late lunch break and ciggie break. We stayed for about 30 minutes before continue our journey and arrived at Luang Prabang town approximately 3pm and hike a tuk-tuk to our guesthouse ( Rattana Guesthouse operated by 2 Loatian sister) some 50 meters from the Mekong river. We take some rest and a quick study on the Luang Prabang town map. We did a small tour around the town later in the evening and highlight of the day would be the Luang Prabang night market ( start every evening till midnight). 

Remarks:-  Luang Prabang is one of the most visited city in Laos and price of goods, foods, lodging etc can be slightly on the higher side. Nevertheless to add in another UNESCO heritage city in my journal is a remarkable achievement in traveling life!

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