Luang Prabang, the former capital of ancient Laos, today is a small, laid-back town and home to countless ancient temples. While Luang Prabang is the number one tourist destination in Laos, it sees far less visitors than other cities in Southeast Asia.

Wat Pa Phai in Luang Prabang

The area around Vang Vieng boasts countless caves and viewpoints, but at one point a local tour guide started promoting a swimming spot as the "blue lagoon". It became such a hit with the ever-increasing number of tourists that countless other "blue lagoons" popped up. While some lagoons now see large tour groups pulling in, this one called "Blue Lagoon 4" is one of the lesser-visited lagoons and made for a fun day chilling in the water and jumping off the rope swing.

Blue Lagoon 4 in Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng has seen a rapid transformation from remote backwater to hidden gem to an infamous drug-fueled backpacker party hotpot to an upper-end destination for Korean and Chinese tourists, but it still makes for a convenient base to explore the breathtaking landscape surrounding the town.

Sunset in Vang Vieng Bamboo Bridge

On our way back to Vang Vieng from exploring the natural wonders of the region, it got dark quickly and driving the motorbike on the small and bumpy roads in the dim light of the headlight was quite an adventure. But then, who wants to leave early from such a beautiful sunset?

Pink Sky over Bridge near Vang Vieng

The Kuang Si Waterfalls are located less than one hour by motorbike away from Luang Prabang in Laos. Understandably, they get many visitors, but the place feels not overcrowded since it boasts with many smaller and larger waterfalls over the length of more than one kilometre! These falls were one of my favourites.

Captured	January 06, 2020
Location	Luang Prabang, Laos
Camera	BuyNikon D5500
Lens	BuyNikon Nikkor 10.0-20.0 mm f/4.5-5.6
Exposure Time	1/0s
Aperture	f/11
Focal Length	17mm
ISO	100

Kuang Si Falls

Nearby Photos

Wat Pa Phai in Luang Prabang

Blue Lagoon 4 in Vang Vieng

Sunset in Vang Vieng Bamboo Bridge

Pink Sky over Bridge near Vang Vieng