On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:13:53 GMT, Alfred Molon
wrote:
>In article <20031029082403.22392.00000202@mb-m02.aol.com>,
>nycutler@aol.com says...
>> I've been to Chaing Mai two years ago...I absolutely loved it...
>>
>> .I plan on returning to Thailand in early March & thinking of a side trip to
>> Laos.
>>
>> Does Luang Prabang offer activities similar to Chaing Mai?
>> (Hill Tribe Treks, Elephant & Raft expeditions, Great Markets? Motor bike
>> rental?)
>>
>> How would you compare the two cities?
>
>Luang Prabang is completely different from Chiang Mai. It is very
>peaceful, much less developed than Chiang Mai and luckily there are no
>motorbikes for rent, elephant rides and raft expeditions. Only a
>peaceful town full of stunning temples and a royal palace.
>--
>
>Alfred Molon
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Err.. actually you can easily rent a motorcycle or have a river trip
at Luang Prabang. Despite being far smaller than CM, it's very
touristy.
From an architectural viewpoint, there is some resemblance between
Northern Thailand and Luang Prabang. Some painted wats (temples) are
really beautiful!
Regards,
Mort |