The Ancient town of Luang Prabang (Luangphabang, city of the Golden Buddha) in Northern Laos was founded probably in the 7/8th century, it became a royal capital from 14th to the 16th century. It is claimed to be "South-East Asia's best preserved city" with well preserved architectural, religious and cultural heritage, including French colonial influences from the 19th and 20th centuries. There are 33 Buddhist temples in the city, Wat Xieng Thong being the most famous one. Luang Prabang is situated at the confluence of the Mekong River and the Khan River. The surrounding area is beautiful, with lush green vegetation, hills and mountains. Two popular natural sites are nearby: the Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfalls.
Recorded April 2018 in 4K Ultra HD with Sony AX100.
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