Praktische reisinformatie Tanzania
Wanneer je op reis gaat naar Tanzania wil je goed voorbereid zijn! Hier vind je alle praktische reisinformatie over dit Afrikaanse land voor jouw reis naar Tanzania. Van het tijdsverschil tot aan de inentingen.
After breakfast, explore Luang Prabang. Start with a visit to the National Museum, which used to be the former Royal Palace. Inside the complex of the museum you will see the “Prabang”, or the sacred golden statue, giving its name to the town. Continue to Vat Mai, the former royal temple, which is Luang Prabang’s largest and most decorated temple. Not far stands Vat Sene, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful temples in town, with its red walls and golden bas‐reliefs. The nearby Heritage House is a perfect example of Luang Prabang’s traditional building style and is made of wood and stands on poles. Admire the complicated architecture style and learn why many houses in Laos, but also in neighboring countries were often build on poles. Visit afterwards the TAEC, the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre. The center depicts Laos‘ rich ethnic diversity with themed rotating exhibits. It is hosted in the former French colonial mansion of a judge.
After lunch we drive to the pier for a very scenic two and a half hour boat ride up the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. On the way observe the many limestone karst formations that dot the landscape surrounding Luang Prabang. Upon arrival at Pak Ou, climb the steps to the caves and admire the thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues that were left behind by pilgrims dating back dozens of years ago. The statues vary in size from a few centimeters tall to the size of a human being. Return to Luang Prabang and visit Vat Xieng Thong. The pagoda is one of the most emblematic temples in Laos and is located at the top of the peninsula where the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers meet. At the end of the day visit the local hill‐tribe night market, which every night lightens up the central part of town.