It appears that Laos is gaining a lot of popularity amongst tourists, another great article in The New York Times: 36 hours in Luang Prabang, Laos (click here to read the article.) Below are photos of A Weekend in Luang Prabang, Laos.
While the tourist crowds are just starting to hit Laos, the beguiling ancient capital of Luang Prabang still feels as if it’s on the cusp of discovery. The night market, left, is beautifully art-directed — a red canvas canopy covers each vendor while rice paper lamps glow over Laos silk scarves and Hmong embroidery.
Locals sell their crafts along Sisavangvong, Luang Pragbang’s main walking street.
Mount Phousi — visible from most of Luang Prabang — provides an easy orientation to this compact city of roughly 30,000 people. Hike up the snaking, steep 328 steps — or 355, but who’s counting? — to reach the top.
