Luang Prabang, Laos
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January 24, 2008
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About Luang Prabang Luang Prabang is a beautiful little city nominated as a UNESCO heritage site in 1995. Once this
Peacefulness Temple, Luang Prabang
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January 21, 2008
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The Peacefulness Temple, or Pra Tard Kong, is a recently built temple just outside of town. It has become a
Wat Pa Khe & Wat Paphane
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January 17, 2008
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Two small wats stand together in Luang Prabang. I only spent a short amount of time at each, in fact
Wat Tham Phousi, Luang Prabang
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January 12, 2008
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Wat Tham Phousi is located on Mount Phousi. It is an unremarkable wat except for the tall cupola topped with
Royal Palace, Luang Prabang
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January 7, 2008
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The Royal Palace was home to the royal family until 1975 when the communist Pathet Lao took over. The last
Wat Thakmo and Wat Aham, Luang Prabang
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January 4, 2008
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These two wats are situated very close together and share the oldest archway in Luang Prabang. I show two pictures
Wat Nong Sikhunmuang, Luang Prabang
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January 3, 2008
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Wat Nong Sikhunmuang is located on Kounxoa Road, in the next block from Wat Sene. The roof colors are vibrant
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, Luang Prabang
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January 1, 2008
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Otherwise known simply as Wat Mai, this is a fairly large temple complex. The main temple is unusual in that
Wat Khili, Luang Prabang
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December 28, 2007
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Wat Khili is situated opposite Wat Xieng Thong and next door to Wat Si Boun Houang. The first picture in
Wat Si Boun Houang, Luang Prabang
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December 26, 2007
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While many of the wats in Luang Prabang were renovated in mid to late 20th century, this wat seems older
Wat Siri Moung Khoung, Luang Prabang
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December 25, 2007
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Built in the 18th century, this temple is located on Kuonxoa Road, which is right down the road from Wat
Wat Sene, Luang Prabang
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December 18, 2007
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Wat Sene was built in 1714, otherwise known as the Temple of the Patriarch. This temple is located right on