Description:
In northern Laos, enclosed in the mountains, the peaceful city of Luang Prabang has prospered for centuries within the peninsula formed by the confluence of the Mekong River and the Nam Khan River. Before being overtaken by Vientiane, it was the capital of the powerful Kingdom of Lane Xang (Kingdom of the Million Elephants). Its colonial architecture and majestic temples have earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. Laos.
Description:
In northern Laos, enclosed in the mountains, the peaceful city of Luang Prabang has prospered for centuries within the peninsula formed by the confluence of the Mekong River and the Nam Khan River. Before being overtaken by Vientiane, it was the capital of the powerful Kingdom of Lane Xang (Kingdom of the Million Elephants). Its colonial architecture and majestic temples have earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. Laos.
Date Created:
2018-04-30 00:00:00
Author:
Martin Bertrand
City:
Luang Prabang
State:
Luang Prabang
Country:
Laos
Job Identifier:
HL-MBERTRAND-21084
Headline:
LAO - PAISIBLE LUANG PRABANG
Creditline:
Martin Bertrand
Source:
Hans Lucas
Copyright Notice:
Martin Bertrand / Majority World
Filename:
HL_MBERTRAND_699519.jpg
File Date/Time:
1623957565
File Size:
10813619
File Type:
2
Mime Type:
image/jpeg
Sections Found:
ANY_TAG, IFD0, THUMBNAIL, EXIF
Image Description:
In northern Laos, enclosed in the mountains, the peaceful city of Luang Prabang has prospered for centuries within the peninsula formed by the confluence of the Mekong River and the Nam Khan River. Before being overtaken by Vientiane, it was the capital o