Luang Prabang is one of the most popular destinations in Laos with the peaceful beauty which contains the unique Buddhist features. This is not a modern and crowded city, but it still has a strange attraction for tourists. Many visitors choose Luang Prabang as the destination where they can find the quietness in their soul. However, what to do in Luang Prabang isn’t an easy question for travelers. Therefore, the followings are something useful for you. Indochina travel Laos
Beholding alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang
The image of the local people offering food and fruits to the monks is one of the most unique customs in the spiritual culture of Laotian. It can be said that if tourists visit Laos without beholding alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, they will regret so much.
The monks walk on the street to receive the offerings from the local people-source: http://www.dulichvtv.com/
The time for alms giving ceremony can be changed but all are finished before 12:00 a.m. At about 6:00 a.m, the local people kneel in front of their house or beside the road to offer food. The monks queue in a line with barefoot, walk slowly around the street to receive these offerings and wish the local people a lucky and peaceful day.
Being seen from above, the parade of monks looks as orange winding ribbon which is moving lightly and peacefully.
Contemplating Luang Prabang from Phousi mountain
In Luang Prabang, Phousi mountain is exactly a small hill which is located on the East. This mountain’s height is about 80 meters. If you want to visit Phousi mountain, you have to pass 329 sidesteps. However, there are some places where you can take a rest.
On your road, you can see Champa flowers blooming brilliantly on 2 roadsides. They radiate the special and chaste perfume which will fascinate the visitors at the first time. They usually pick these flowers which fall and put them on the wall.
When standing on the top of Phousi mountain, you will feel the extremely serene atmosphere. Moreover, the old trees on this mountain make it become graver and more mysterious. You can see Nam Khan river on the left side and peaceful Luang Prabang on the right. Launching your eyes away, you can see Mekong river and Phou Nang mountain with a romantic love story.
The overview of Luang Prabang seen from Phousi mountain-source:
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You can feel that you are holding Luang Prabang with the peaceful and quiet beauty completely in your eyes. Beside, your soul will become unconcerned and tranquil.
Visiting Xieng Thong pagoda
Xieng Thong pagoda is one of the most important pagodas in Luang Prabang. This pagoda is located on Sakkarin road, near the intersection point, between Mekong and Nam Khan river. It was established in 1560, under the Setthathirat time. Laos travel tours
This pagoda’s campus is quite large with many categories. The main pagoda owns the architectural style of ancient Luang Prabang with 3 roofs. Besides, there are many other structures such as Tripitaka library, a small tower, a small church with the holy statues of Buddha.
The unique architecture of Xieng Thong pagoda in Luang Prabang-source:
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Xieng Thong pagoda is also famous for the amazing pictures which were engraved on the walls. On some particular occasions such as Lunar New Year, this pagoda becomes very crowded and bustle. Especially, on the evening, thousands of people visit here to contemplate the golden statue of Buddha and take part in other interesting activities.
Waterfall shower in Kuang Si Waterfall
Being about 29 kilometers far from the center of Luang Prabang, among the old forests, Kuang Si Waterfall is a complex consisting of many impressing waterfalls. This is one of the most attractive destinations in Luang Prabang in private and in Laos in general. It was listed as one of the most beautiful natural swimming pools in the world.
The water falling from above makes many small tiers of waterfall like the unique terraces. The interesting thing is that the water brings along the great amount of seaweed. And this is the reason why the water here is jade green strangely.
Kuang Si Waterfall – one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Luang Prabang-source:
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Under the hotness of Laos, Kuang Si Waterfall becomes very attractive for tourists to dip into the cool water. Moreover, you can not only enjoy the clear atmosphere but also hear the beautiful birdsongs which make your spirit become cheerful and comfortable. Besides, there are some wooden bridges which connect 2 sides of roads. These raise the romance for this wonderful waterfall.
One your journey to Luang Prabang, you can see the peaceful and beautiful destinations instead of the busyness and haste in your daily life. And it is the quietness that attracts many tourists coming to Luang Prabang. Choosing this city for your holiday will not make you regret.
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