“A absolute activity Shangri La” Meezerman’s photos about Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep (slideshow)
Preview of Meezerman’sblog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep Entry Title: “A real life Shangri La” Entry: “Well, that seems to be the common perception when you mention the name of this city. In reality, it’s just like any other medium-small city in SE Asia, although it’s certainly quite charming. The first morning after arrival, most of us awoke bright and early to catch a tuk-tuk to watch the famous procession of monks along the main drag. Unfortunately, our tour guide got us there before six, and the monks didn’t come until an hour later! Over an hour waiting in the blistering Luang Prabang cold was not my idea of a good time. But we finally did get to see the monks. It’s certainly something you have to do if you visit the city, but it’s nothing too special. Just a bunch of guys in orange robes getting rice from tourists. After returning for breakfast and a warm shower, I headed out to see the city. I began by climbing Phou Si, the large hill in the center of town. It has several shrines and pagodas on it, as well as a stone formation alleged to be the Buddha’s footprint (yeah right). Then it was time for the royal museum, which is small but really quite remarkable. Some beautiful artifacts from Buddhist and Laotian history make for a great visit, but cameras were not allowed so I have nothing but memories to …
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