Asian Travel
Take your time to vacation in Luang Prabang in Laos
The city of Luang Prabang is the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Laos. It is considered one of the best-preserved heritage sites in Southeast Asia, with one of the densest concentrations of functioning Buddhist temples in all cities in the region.
By registering as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Luang Prabang attracts tourists and visitors from all over the world, they are attracted by its beauty.
A simple stroll through the city shows the charms of this city. It is picturesque, with all the charm of a European people mixed with the wonderful woodsy spice of Asia.
A popular pastime is to simply relax in a quiet coffee, a loaf of bread and a delicious coffee and watching the locals.
With an excellent range of restaurants, inns and hotels are really a beautiful place and people are very friendly.
With its core capital, Luang Prabang extends north to Phongsali and the Vietnamese border to the east by Phan and Xieng Khuang Hua, south and west of Udomxai and Sainyabuli.
The east of the province, in particular, is a vast, mountainous area of real estate, with almost nothing in the way of development, but to the north is the towns of Nong Muang Ngoi and Kiaow and characterized by its impressive landscapes beauty, the river attracts constant trade. Can be reached both by boat and road.
East Asia Islands suitable for your trip
Called by the Malays as the Pearl of the Orient, Penang Island combines natural beauty of its shores with a splendid unparalleled historical legacy.
This exotic resort is known for its sandy beaches and also as a major dining destination in Malaysia. Among the Penang attractions include pristine beaches of Tanjung Bungah, the views from the summit of Penang Hill and Temple of the Serpent exotic.
Penang Island is part of the Malaysian state of Penang and is located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the Straits of Malacca Asia. This island is the fourth largest island in Malaysia, with an area of almost 300 square kilometers occupied by a population of 700 000 inhabitants.
The island is connected to the mainland by the Penang Bridge, 13 km. long and connects the cities of Gelugor in Seberang Perai island with the mainland.
The commercial and administrative activity of the island is concentrated in the capital, Georgetown, located in the northwestern part of the island. Penang has many temples and historical sites scattered throughout the city and the north are the picturesque beaches.
Thailand Golden Triangle Tour
In Southeast Asia there is a special region known as the Golden Triangle and Golden Triangle, in English. It is an area that has this geometry and is one of the main areas where it is grown in a legal no opium. It has about 950 000 km2 and covers hillsides in four countries: Burma, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
Since the 20s of last century is one of the most important areas devoted to opium (the other is in Pakistan), so most of the heroin consumed worldwide comes from here.
While in Thailand the gateway for exploring the region is Chiang Rai, the capital of the province of the same name, north of the country. You can arrive by plane, bus or train but keep in mind which is about 820 km from Bangkok, the capital.
To get around the streets there are tuk-tuks, the classic bikes and some taxi passengers but since there is a big city you can get around on foot. Of course, to go around is to use transport or hire a car with a driver-guide, a motorbike or bicycle.
Within the city there are many beautiful Buddhist temples, larger or smaller and several interesting museums among which are the Museum of Princess Mother (mother devoted to the current king of the country), OUB Kham Museum with real objects and objects thousands of years old and the Art Park and Mae Fah Cukltura is located 5 kilometers and is a complex of beautiful parks and ponds.
If you go in summer you can approach the banks of the Kok River or to walk through their waters. In addition, there are guided tours through the villages of the surrounding hills, waterfalls and hot springs just 15 km away.