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Nam Khan River near the temple. This river feeds into the Mekong & forms a...
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WAT SENSOUKHARAM, one of the major monasteries in Luang Prabang, was built in 1714. The...
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The spired 'dok so fa'
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The ornate facade The maroon walls, columns & ceiling in the interior of the sim are...
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A golden stupa Within the compound are several other shrines & chapels, the usual...
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WAT SOP one of the smaller monasteries, is located next to Wat Sensoukharam....
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Another angle Note the unusual gable decoration with its gold leafy design. The sim was...
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WAT SI BOUN which is near Wat Xieng Thong, is much quieter & less visited....
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The drum tower
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WAT MAI (New Monastery of the Golden Land), located close to the Royal Palace Museum, is the largest...
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Strking roof Each roof tier is finished with a naga finial, & the top tier is...
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Chapels & stupas Within the compound are small chapels & stupas which look as...
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ROYAL PALACE MUSEUM The Royal Palace was home to the Lao royal family until 1975 when the...
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Closeup of the gable Loas was once known as the "Land of a Million Elephants", but...
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Statue of King Sisavang Vong, the last monarch, stands outside the conference hall.
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Haw Pra Bang, the new Royal Palace Chapel that is located within the grounds of the Royal...
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Inside the exquisite pavilion that houses the Pha Bang Buddha Image. When the communist Pathet Lao came to...
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Glimpse at Wat Mai next door This must be the back side?
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Setting up early for the daily night market.
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Heading to the market with good to sell? We saw lots of these shoulder pole goods carriers in Laos.
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Getting ready to set up for the night market.
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Colorful bejeweled puppets
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One of several silver jewelry vendors I bought a couple rings here. The crafting of gold and silver jewellery is...
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Slippers & wallets Textiles are another good item to buy in Laos. The inherent art-form...
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Embroidered slippers Some hilltribes are well known for their embroidery skills.
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