Luang Prabang and the Mekong

Luang Prabang lies at the confluence of the Nam Khan with the Mekong. The 1st two pictures are taken from the top of Phousi hill (see the other Luang Prabang post) overlooking the city and the river. 3rd looks along the Mekong from a ferry in midriver. 4&5 are taken along the Nam Khan a short way above the confluence. In both pictures you can see a bamboo bridge. This bridge is allowed to be washed away during the rainy season and is rebuilt by the people of the village across the river each year when the water level drops.Read more