I visited Wat Xieng Thong on November 14, 2008. According to seasite.niu.edu, Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important temples in Laos. The word "wat" in Lao means temple, in this case, the Temple of the Golden City. Wat Xieng Thong is very old, built around 1560 by King Setthathirat, a patron of… Continue reading Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang
Everyday was a sunny day for me in Laos. We got to Luang Prabang late the night of November 13, 2008, and stayed at Nam Soke Guest House that only cost us 80,000 kip per night, that’s less than $9.50 per night, and I was kind of surprised because I've heard that it's very expensive… Continue reading Morning Almsgiving in Luang Prabang Laos
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… Continue reading A Weekend in Luang Prabang, Laos
