Rando building of architectural interest

The hotel (former royal hangout) where we are staying

Luang Prabang

Oct 11–15, 2023 in Laos ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

Luang Prabang used to be the capital of Laos before it was shifted (to Vientiane) due to vulnerability to attack from neighbours. One of its main features is French colonial architecture after the French were invited in around the 1850s to provide stability but also set up a lot of baguette outlets. We did a palace/temple crawl in the morning and finished at a weaving station where we also had a spot of lunch.Read more