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If you are women and wish to travel alone in Asia then the following infographic will provide you with a list of the safest places to travel, together with general safety advice for women travellers and the top 13 safety tips for women travelling alone. Safest Places to Travel alone for Women in Asia
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Here the below infographic will give you brief information about why western retirees love to settle in Asia. Find out the rental charges, beer cost, crime rate and night life in popular Asian countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, china and India along with other few encouraging aspects associated with these Asian countries by navigating through the infographic.

Why Westerners Retire in Asia

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Where is Luang Prabang?

Luang Prabang Monks

Luang Prabang Monks

Luang Prabang is nestled in a slim valley by the Mekong and Khan rivers. It exudes tranquility and has been a mountain kingdom for more than a thousand years. The entire city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site during 1995 for the beautiful and historic blending of the traditional architecture with the European colonial authorities of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Together with the historical sites of Haw Kham the former royal palace, Vat Xieng Toung Monastery, there are many natural and traditional delights. The Mekong River for starters, the famous Buddha caves of Pak Ou, the nearby Kuang Si Falls and the holy hill of Phou Si.

The traditional Alms ceremony involves the monks collecting alms of rice each morning from kneeling villagers, and tourists eager to take part and witness an amazing tradition.

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One Great Reason to Visit Luang Prabang

One great reason to visit is to see the monks collecting alms from townspeople at dawn!

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For More Information

  • Wikipedia
  • Luang Prabang – Official Tourism Site
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