Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang (273 photos)
the town, the people, the colonial buildings, the Tak-Bat.

The Royal Palace  (34 photos)
the Haw Pha Bang, the Royal Palace Chapel

the National Royal Ballet  (28 photos)
the Phra Lak Phra Lam, the Lao version of the Ramayana

Wat Xieng Thong (323 photos)
The ancient royal temple, an enchanting Buddhist monastery built on an ancient sacred site.

The temples (217 photos)
The town today still contains over 32 of the original 65 temples in the 18th century, most of which are still in use.

The Pak-Ou Buddha Caves (50 photos)
home of river spirits, these caves have been used for centuries as repository for old or damaged Buddha images.

Vientiane

Vientiane (53 photos)
One of southeast Asia's more laid-back capitals, on the northeastern bank of the Mekong.

Pha That Luang  (90 photos)
Laos’s most important religious building and its national symbol.

Wat Sisaket  (113 photos)
The oldest wat in Vientiane.

the Buddha Park (59 photos)
Hundreds of weird sculptures of Buddha, Hindu Gods & mythological creatures as well as figures of animals and demons.