Luang Prabang, Laos

Luang Prabang is a town by most of the world’s standards – only about 50,000 people – yet it is the fourth largest in Laos. Designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers an array of gilded temples and statuary. You must experience the monks collecting offerings at dawn.

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National Museum Formerly Royal Residence in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 1

National Museum Formerly Royal Residence in Luang Prabang, Laos

Haw Pha Bang, Sisavangvong Road, Luang Prabang, Laos
Barefoot Monks Walking at Dawn in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 2

Barefoot Monks Walking at Dawn in Luang Prabang, Laos

Haw Pha Bang, Sisavangvong Road, Luang Prabang, Laos
Monks Collecting Offerings during Sai Bat in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 3

Monks Collecting Offerings during Sai Bat in Luang Prabang, Laos

Haw Pha Bang, Sisavangvong Road, Luang Prabang, Laos
Three Buddha Statues in Courtyard at Wat Mai in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 4

Three Buddha Statues in Courtyard at Wat Mai in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Mai, Thanon Sisavangvong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Golden Bas Relief at Wat Mai in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 5

Golden Bas Relief at Wat Mai in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Mai, Thanon Sisavangvong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Gilded Buddha at Altar at Wat Mai in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 6

Gilded Buddha at Altar at Wat Mai in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Mai, Thanon Sisavangvong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Buddhist Monk with Playing Dogs in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 7

Buddhist Monk with Playing Dogs in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Siphoutthabath, Kingkitsarath Rd, Luang Prabang, Laos
Bamboo Footbridge over Nam Khan River in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 8

Bamboo Footbridge over Nam Khan River in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Siphoutthabath, Kingkitsarath Rd, Luang Prabang, Laos
Novice Monks on Terrace at Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 9

Novice Monks on Terrace at Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Tham Phu Si, Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang, Laos
Reclining Buddha Represents Nirvana on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 10

Reclining Buddha Represents Nirvana on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Tham Phousi, Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang, Laos
Buddha with Extended Palms on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 11

Buddha with Extended Palms on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Tham Phousi, Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang, Laos
Contemplation Buddha on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 12

Contemplation Buddha on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Tham Phousi, Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang, Laos
Nāgas Guarding Staircase on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 13

Nāgas Guarding Staircase on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Siphoutthabath, Luang Prabang, Laos
Gilded Happy Buddha on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 14

Gilded Happy Buddha on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Tham Phousi, Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang, Laos
Golden Pagoda on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 15

Golden Pagoda on Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Chomsi, Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang, Laos
Stupa of the Great Lotus at Wat Visounnarath in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 16

Stupa of the Great Lotus at Wat Visounnarath in Luang Prabang, Laos

Vat Visounnarath, Luang Prabang, Laos
Carriage House at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 17

Carriage House at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Xiengthong, Khem Khong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Carriage House Panel at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 18

Carriage House Panel at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Xiengthong, Khem Khong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Royal Funeral Carriage at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 19

Royal Funeral Carriage at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Xiengthong, Khem Khong, Luang Prabang, Laos
The Red Chapel at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 20

The Red Chapel at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Xiengthong, Khem Khong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Tree of Life on Sim at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 21

Tree of Life on Sim at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Xiengthong, Khem Khong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Altar inside Sim of Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 22

Altar inside Sim of Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Xiengthong, Khem Khong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Flat-bottomed Boats on Mekong River in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 23

Flat-bottomed Boats on Mekong River in Luang Prabang, Laos

Cross River Ferry, Khem Khong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Slow Boat Moored along Shore in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 24

Slow Boat Moored along Shore in Luang Prabang, Laos

Ferry Terminal, Vehicle Ferry Landing North Shore, Luang Prabang, Laos
Small Community on Mekong Riverbank in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 25

Small Community on Mekong Riverbank in Luang Prabang, Laos

Slow Boat Terminal, Luang Prabang, Laos
Slow Boat Capsized on Rocks in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 26

Slow Boat Capsized on Rocks in Luang Prabang, Laos

Mekong River, Luang Prabang, Laos
Logs Staged for Cargo Ship on Mekong River in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 27

Logs Staged for Cargo Ship on Mekong River in Luang Prabang, Laos

Mekong River, Luang Prabang, Laos
Tree Roots Exposed on Mekong Riverbank in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 28

Tree Roots Exposed on Mekong Riverbank in Luang Prabang, Laos

Mekong River, Luang Prabang, Laos
Bamboo Grove near Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 29

Bamboo Grove near Luang Prabang, Laos

The Living Land Farm, 1, Laos
Community Garden in Luang Prabang, Laos - Encircle Photos 30

Community Garden in Luang Prabang, Laos

The Living Land Farm, 1, Laos
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