Be met by your guide at 8.30 am. On your own two feet, meander the quiet backstreets of Luang Prabang, being introduced to French colonial-era buildings of historical importance or architectural significance. Begin at the junction of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers, at the site of one of the grandest French colonial architecture buildings still standing. Learn about the original purpose of this edifice, and its significance to Luang Prabang trade. From here, stroll to a collection of other well-preserved French buildings, always in the company of your informative guide. See the former French colonial school, the house of the headmaster, the old police station, the French colonial hospital, the house of a wealthy Chinese merchant, and residences which belonged to the erstwhile royal family. Your guide will recommend a good place for coffee; end your explorations with an informed realization that Luang Prabang should not just be famous for its gilded beautiful Buddhist temples. Feast a delicious Lunch at a small local restaurant before transfer back to your hotel.
