The Blue House, Luang Prabang
The Blue House is located in the center of Luang Prabang. It represents a branch office of the Design Centre Vientiane. The building was built in 1935. The aim of the Blue House is to promote, exhibit and sell handicraft products of different ethnic groups in Laos. It is also responsable for the organization of Lao Northern Handicraft Exhibition which takes place once a year.
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Sight Name: The Blue House
Sight Location: Luang Prabang, Laos (See walking tours in Luang Prabang)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Luang Prabang, Laos (See walking tours in Luang Prabang)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Luang Prabang, Laos
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Luang Prabang Introduction Walking Tour
Initially founded as a city-state in the 8th century AD, Luang Prabang served as a religious center spreading Buddhism introduced to the region by Sri Lankan missionaries. Centuries on, their legacy is still alive in the abundance of Buddhist temples, known as Wats. Among them are the magnificent gilded 16th-century Wat Xieng Thong, the former residence of the Laotian chief Buddhist; the Wat Mai... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles