Luang Prabang, Laos

Luang Prabang is a beautiful town and an excellent place to spend a few days relaxing amongst the French colonial buildings and streets.  Now a UNESCO World Heritage site.  The temples and the monks are a major sight of the town.

Laos New Year (Pii Mai)

Pii Mai is a three day celebration in mid-April.  Definately try and experience it, as it is very fun.  During the celebrations people throw water, flower and sometimes black paint (that will wash out of clothes) at everyone that passes.  Expect to ge very wet, and enjoy yourselves.

During the New Year all accommodation is snapped up quickly as Laos and foreigner visitors beseigh Luang Prabang, so book well ahead.  If you do arrive without any accommodation just keep wandering until you find something.

WiFi in Luang Prabang

There are a number of cafes offering free and paid (5,000Kip per hour) services.  Look out for the WiFi logos in their windows.

Accommodation

Outside of the New Year there is plenty of accommodation in Luang Prabang, and lots of nice places to stay.

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Close to the river on a lane surrounded by other guesthouses.  Run by a nice family with good English.  You might see the son as he meets tuk tuks, offering visitors rooms.  Rooms have bathrooms, fans, some furniture and are very clean. Towels, water and bananas are provided.  Double rooms are 80,000Kip.

Killany Guesthouse
Beautiful rooms in a equally beautful building at the northern end of town.  Run by a nice family with good English.  Rooms have very nice beds and towels are provided.