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 Luang
Prabang - Out and About
Pak Ou Caves
 Situated
25km upriver from Luang Prabang at the confluence of the Ou
and Mekong rivers are two caves, Tham Ting and Tham Phun,
that house countless numbers of Buddah images that have been
left over hundreds of years by devotees. The caves are
best accessed by boat from LuangPrabang, either a slow boat,
that takes about two hours to reach or by speedboat.
 Perhaps
the most enjoyable way to visit the caves is to take your time
and enjoy a quiet lunch at the caves - there is a covered
rest area there where you can relax, enkoy lunch and take your
time overlooking the Mekong river.
Ban Xang Hai
 Near
Pak Ou caves, downriver towards Luang Prabang is the village
of Ban Xang Hai, famous for its manufacture of rice whiskey.
The villagers carry water from the Mekong and use it to soak
rice in large jars which sit for several days. The fermented
rice yields alcohol which can be drunk as a cloudy liquid, or
distilled to make a fire water.
Kuang Si Waterfalls
 About
30km south of Luang Prabang, passing through many ethnic minority
villages are the magnificent Kuang Sii Waterfalls. There
are trails all around the falls and visitors can swim in the
lower pools. The falls has a covered area for eating and
there are several stalls serving simple Lao food and drink.
A full day should be allowed for a trip to the falls.
Ban Phanom Village
Situated
four km from LuangPrabang is a small village famous for its
weavings. There is a small market set up here, and you
can wander in the village and see village women weaving underneath
their homes
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