Luang Prabang Ferry Landing—Luang Prabang, Laos
Posted by: 
Ianatlarge
N 19° 53.544 E 102° 08.058
48Q E 199932 N 2202129
A small ferry building for a busy tourist city.
Waymark Code: WMEFFC
Location: Laos
Date Posted: 05/22/2012
Views: 4
Luang Prabang is a tourist drawcard—a World Heritage Site, nestled amongst verdant hills and tropical jungle, and on the Mekong River. It is this last of which we will speak. From Luang Prabang there are several day and longer boat trips available, plus a simply one hour cruise up and back along the River. This includes the 'must see' trip to the Pak Ou Caves 25km north of the city, filled with Buddha images. There are also longer international trips to Thailand.
The embarkation point for these cruises is the city centre, on the Mekong, where there is a small office building (vacant when I visited in the low season), and dozens of dragon boats docked along the River. Most of the traffic is tourist, but there are also 'local' boats (less paint and bunting), that carry locals across and along the River. Prices for these excursions are largely negotiable, or trips can be booked at tourist agencies and hotels in the city.
Body of water served: Mekong River.
Places served:
Pak Ou Caves.
Seasonal: no
Dining room / cafeteria: no
Gift shop: no
Terminal / landing address: Not listed
Hours of operation (non-scheduled ferry service): Not listed
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