Sisavangvong Road, Luang Prabang, Laos
Daily: 8.00am - 11.30am, 1.30pm - 4.00pm
A reflection of Lao and French beaux-arts architecture, the former Royal Palace built in 1904 was converted into a museum in 1975. Directly facing Mount Phou Si, the museum a glimpse of history of the region, housing many interesting artifacts.
The entrance fee of LAK 30,000 (~S$5.10) allows entrance to the museum, as well as Haw Pha Bang temple and the royal cars exhibition garage. No photography is allowed inside any of the three venues.
I reached the museum at exactly 1.30pm when the afternoon hour had just begun, which explains why I could take pictures of the museum facade without the presence of people around.
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| Walking down the lane~ |
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| I had fun looking at the various rooms inside the former Royal Palace. |
Haw Pha Bang is an ornate temple which construction started in 1963, but completed only in 2006 as the progress was halted when the communist Pathet Lao party came to power.
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| The golden temple is juxtaposed in colours by the flowering tree~ <3 |
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| Dear dragon, stop showing your tongue to me... :P |
The royal cars exhibition garage is an old one.
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| Can you spot a fake roosterP |
If not for the glaring sun, it'd be very nice to walk around the verdant garden.
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| I'd love to swim with the fishes to beat the heat. Haha... xD |
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| The Phalak-Phalam Theatre showcases the Ramayana Ballet performnce on certain days. |
Standing in front of the theatre is a monumental statue of King Sisavangvong.
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| Given the position of the sun, that's the best frontal picture I could take. |
After exploring the grounds, my BFF and I decided to go back to the
hotel to escape from the heat.
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