LAOS

Luang Prabang

Country: Laos | Type: Cultural | Theme: Urban Landscape Introduction to Town of Luang Prabang Luang Prabang is nestled at the center of the mountainous area of northern Laos amidst limestone hills wrapping around the entire area. There is a local legend that Buddha rested at the site of Luang Prabang and smiled, indicating that it was the future location of a …

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Wat Phou and the Champasak Cultural Landscape

Country: Laos | Type: Cultural | Theme: Archaeological Introduction to Vat Phou and the Champasak Cultural Landscape Vat Phou, also known as Wat Phou, literally means temple-mountain. This temple is of Khmer origins and located in the southern area of Laos at the bottom of mount Phu Kao. It is approximately 6 kilometers away from the Mekong River where it runs through …

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