Place ID

Mekong River Banks

Region:Asia
Country:Laos
City:Luang Prabang

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Luang Prabang is a scenic and eco-friendly village set along the banks of the Mekong River near the confluence with the Ou River. Lush jungle greenery surrounds this picturesque and quaint town. Local markets, cheap and rustic guesthouses, manageable day trips to the nearby mountains, and friendly locals make this one of the most relaxing and rewarding locales in this part of the world. Get to Luang Prabang before commercialization does.

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Related Links

www.ecotourismlaos.com/

Submitted by: Andy Malanga

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Asia, eco-tourism, hilltribes, jungle, Laos, Luang Prabang, mekong
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02 May 2007 12:34PM

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Floating the Mekong River near Luang Prabang, Laos by Andy Malanga - Mekong River Banks in Luang Prabang, LAOS (Asia)

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Photographer: Andy Malanga
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Date: 18 Feb 2004

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