How Do You Visit Luang Prabang, Laos?
With its reputation for friendly people and a supremely laid-back atmosphere, Laos enjoys a growing reputation as a tourist attraction in Southeast Asia. The crown jewel of Laos is Luang Prabang, the former royal capital and now the country’s prettiest town. Simply put, a visit to Laos that skips Luang Prabang isn’t even a visit to Laos at all. Make your way to Luang Prabang. The best way to do this is to fly there from Thailand, or take an overland-and-riverboat route from Northern Thailand. If you are already in Laos, there are buses that run from Phonsovon and the capital of Vientiane. Take in the panoramic view from Phou Si, the town’s dominating hill. Then go down by the riverbank and get a closer look at the mighty waters of the Mekong River. Explore Luang Prabang’s numerous Buddhist temples. Although none are as colossal as the major temples of Thailand, their modest size combined with their sublimely ornate design is more appropriate to their purpose. Also, try to get up early
