Luang Prabang Phou Si hill

One thing most tourists do whilst in Luang Prabang is climb up Phou Si (Phu Si) hill to watch the sunset. There is an entry fee (10,000 kip, US$1).
Entry to hill

Starting the climb

When I went up in 2007 it was so crowded that I didn't actually wait for sunset, as there was no where to sit. And I had already seen sunset over the Mekong.

There are great views of the town and rivers from the top.

Russian anti-aircraft cannon
Luang Prabang town -

On the slopes of the hills are some small temples. One is Wat Tham Phou Si, aka as Wat Thammothayaram.

Buddha and monk. Buddha is a bit feminine looking
Flowers in an old bomb -

Fat Buddha

Interesting rock

Nam Khan river

Local kids

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Luang Prabang Mekong scenes

The World Heritage town of Luang Prabang in Laos lies on the banks of the Mekong River. The river bank is a good place to go to watch the sunset

Morning view

And a statue on the river bank

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Luang Prabang street scenes

These pictures were taken in 2007. It is fascinating walking around the town, down all the side streets, to see the mix of buildings. There were no big shops or supermarkets, just small sundry shops mixed with the souvenir shops and travel agents, and plenty of restaurants. It was quite hard to get cheap local Lao food unless you went to the market, but of course there were plenty of pizza, steak, coffee and bakery shops etc to cater to the tourists. We did find a local shop for beef noodles for breakfast.

The Phousi is one of the best hotels
Telecoms office -

Rice cakes out to dry, and a nice car

Timetable and tours

Strange souvenirs

Wedding group

A fire under the lorry keeps the oil or diesel from freezing

Morning baguettes -

Solitary daytime seller

Museum
Main street -

Heritage office

Petrol pumps in mansion grounds -

Street pedicure
Our breakfast shop

Guest house

Goodbye

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