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Laos - Muang Khoua, Luang Prabang
Luang PhrabangFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The main road of Luang Prapang (pronounced LOH proh-BAHNG, also spelled "Louang Phrabang", "Luang Phrabang" or "Louang Phabang"), the former capital of Laos and a UNESCO World Heritage City, is a wonderful patchwork of traditional Lao wooden houses and hints of European architecture-- reminders of when Laos was the French colony of Indochine. Golden-roofed Wats, decorated with mosaics and murals of the life of Buddha sit under the gaze of wrap-around balconies and 19th century shuttered windows. A tourist trail is forming between the capital city of Vientiane, the small riverside village of Vang Viang, Louang Prabang, and Huay Xai at the Thai border to the north. The trip can be made easily in a week, but 10-15 days is best to fully appreciate the lush countryside, magnificent temples, and friendly people. The usual mode of transportation is local bus or boat. The boat ride to or from Louang Phabang is considered the high point of many tours of South East Asia.
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