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Luang Prabang Province
Luang Prabang is the ancient capital city of the Lan Xang Kingdom. According to the Luang Prabang legend, the first name of Luang Parabang was Muang Swa, named after King Khun Xua around the eighth century, later known as Xieng Dong and Xieng Thong. During the reign of King Fa Ngum between 1354 and 1372 A.D., Xieng Dong, and Xieng Thong cities were renamed Luang Prabang in the name of the gold image of Buddha, the Phrabang.
Luang Prabang was the capital of the Lane xang kingdom from 1354 A.D. The capital was then transferred to Vientiane city in 1560 A.D. Luang Prabang is rich in cultural heritage, known as the seat of Lao culture, with monasteries, monuments traditional costumes and surrounded by many types of nature’s beauty. Luang Prabang province has a total population of 365000. Continue reading »
Apr 26
1 Day Speed boat to Luang Prabang.
08.30 P.M. – 09.00 PM: Pick up from the accommodation by air-conditioned van .
10.00 P.M.: Departure from Chiang mai.
05.00 A.M.: Arrive in Chiang khong and relax at Boom guesthouse about 2-3 hours (no charge for room). Breakfast will be served.
08.00 A.M. : Departure from Chiang Khong and cross the border to Huay xai for applying visa .Then take speed boat 6 hours to Luangprabang .
Apr 26
LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
PEACE INDEPENDENCE DEMOCRACY UNITY PROSPERITY
Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Bangkok
Notice
The Embassy of the Lao PDR to the Kingdom of Thailand has the honour to inform that from February 28, 2007 onward, the payment of visa fee can be made in the local currency (Baht) only, and the visa fees are revised as follows:
Country Visa fee ( in Baht ) ( in US )
Albania 800 20
Armenia 800 20
Azerbaijan 800 20
Austria 1.400 35
Africa 1.200 30
Afghanistan 1.600 40
Australia 1.200 3 0
Bulgaria 800 20
Belarus 800 20
Belgium 1.400 35
Bhutan 1.200 30
Brunei 600 15
Cuba 800 20
Czech Republic 800 20
Canada 1.680 42
Central America 1.200 30
Cambodia 800 20
China 600 15
Denmark 1.400 35
D.P.R. of Korea 800 20
Estonia 800 20
France 1.200 30
Germany 1.200 30
Georgia 800 20
Greece 1.400 35
Hungary 800 20
Hong Kong 1.000 25
Ireland 1.400 35
India 1.600 40
Italy 1.400 35
Indonesia 400 10
Israel 1.200 30
Japan 1.000 25
Kyrgystan 800 20
Kazakhstan 800 20
Latvia 800 20
Lithuania 800 20
Luxembourg 1. 400 35
Mongolia 800 20
Middle East 1.200 30
Malaysia 300 8
Myanmar 720 18
Macao 1.000 25
Norway 1.400 35
Netherlands 1.400 35
Nepal 1.600 40
New Zealand 1.200 30
Poland 800 20
Portugal 1.400 35
Pakistan 1.600 40
Philippines 1.200 30
Russia 800 20
Romania 800 20
R. Korea 1.200 30
Slovakia 800 20
Sweden 1.240 31
Spain 1.400 35
Switzerland 1.400 35
South America 1.200 30
Sri Lanka 1.600 40
Singapore 400 10
Taiwan 1.000 25
Turkmenistan 800 20
Tajikistan 800 20
Turkey 1.400 35
Thailand 600 15
Ukraine 800 20
United Kingdom 1.400 35
U.S.A 1.400 35
Vietnam 1.000 25
Yugoslavia 800 20
Remarks: the above-mentioned visa fee is subject to be changed with out advance notice
Apr 25
To visit Luang Prabang the world heritage in Laos. There are many alternatives to go by land by air or to go by boat trip along th great Mae Khong River. If you’ve got time and not in a hurry and you want to experience and absorb the scenery, life style of the people who live along the Mae Khong River. This is another travel trip to Luang Prabang which is recommended.
D1: Chiangmai – Chiang Khong
12.30 PM – Departure from Chiangmai by mini bus (A/C) Take about 5 hours.
18.00 PM – Arrive at Chiang Khong and Overnight at PJ Guest house. (Included)
D2: Chiang khong – Pak Beng Village (Laos)
07.30 AM – Breakfast at PJ Guest house.
08.30 AM – Transfer to the border and take a boat crossing to Huay Xai / Laos.
10.00 AM – Then take a slow boat for 6 hours to Pak Beng Village (Incl. Lunch box)
17.00 PM – Arrive at Pak Beng Village and overnight here (Your own account)
D3: Pak Beng Village – Luang Prabang.
09.00 AM – Leaving from Pak Beng Village to Luang Prabang for 6 hours. (Not Incl. Lunch)
17.00 PM – Arrive at Luang Prabang Pier.
Price: 1,800 THB
Remark
To apply for Loas visa required: 2 photos, Passport
Package slow boat included; one night at PJ guest house in Chiang Khong, breakfast and dinner, mini bus, boat ticket, lunch box