Laos is the most laid back country I have been to. You cannot take it at your pace. You have to go with the flow - meander around the town on foot, take a boat down the Mekong, get up early in the morning to watch the monks receive alms. This is as close to the romantic Indochina you can get.
The entire city of Luang Prabhang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - "It is an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its unique, remarkably well-preserved townscape illustrates a key stage in the blending of these two distinct cultural traditions."
Wat Xieng Thong is Luang Prabhang's most magnificent temple and one of the most important in Laos. It was one of the two temples spared by the 1887 Black Flag Haw sacking of the city. It was used as the headquarters during the invasion by the Black Flag's leader, Deo Van Tri.
The funerary carriage house (hohng kep mein) stands near the Eastern Gate. While the carriage is very impressive, what is even more so is the collection of Buddha statues behind the carriage. This video attempts to capture that.
This was taken with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Straight from the camera except for a little trimming at the beginning and end. No editing done.
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Luang Prabhang, Laos
2009
Arjun Purkayastha · travel & fine art photography ·
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