The Festival of Lights or Lai Heua Fai is the way that Laotians pay homage to Mekong river for everything it’s brought to this country. Laotians believe that the napas (water spirit) will bring good luck to the people. In the festival, the cities are filled with sparkling lights, lanterns and candles are everywhere. People also decorate boats and parade through Luang Prabang and eventually launch onto Mekong river.
Luang Prabang, which is already pretty, becomes much more shiny, magnificent during festival days.
The city of Luang Prabang and Mekong are inseparable because this legendary river is at center of the life of its inhabitants. This great river passes by the city and offers it many varieties of fish and exotic fruits.
Located at 30 km from the city center (about 1 hour by car), Kuang Si waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The transparent blue color of the water and the multiple levels
If you have a little time, don't hesitate to explore ethnic minority villages at few steps from your hotel. Crossing Nam Ou river on a sampan then walk on a road of villages to meet local ethnic groups.
Once you stay in Luang Prabang, the magnificent night market is an inevitable destination, where a bargain is often a game. This market has never stopped expanding to collect hundred exhibitors.
You will not miss it during your walk in streets of the center of Luang Prabang, you can only see it if you look up a bit.
On the road from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Vang Vieng is an essential stopover for lovers of nature and daily life. Around this tourist town, the landscapes are really fabulous.
