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APPENDIX APPENDIX DYNASTIC LISTS, WITH GOVERNORS AND GOVERNORS-GENERAL Burma and Arakan: A. Rulers of Pagan before 1044 B. The Pagan dynasty, 1044-1287 C. Myinsaing and Pinya, 1298-1364 D. Sagaing, 1315-64 E. Ava, 1364-1555 F. The Toungoo dynasty, 1486-1752 G. The Alaungpaya or Konbaung dynasty, 1752- 1885 H. Mon rulers of Hanthawaddy (Pegu) I. Arakan Cambodia: A. Funan B. Chenla C. The Angkor monarchy D. The post-Angkor period Champa: A. Linyi B. Champa Indonesia and Malaya: A. Java, Pre-Muslim period B. Java, Muslim period C. Malacca D. Acheh (Achin) E. Governors-General of the Netherlands East Indies Tai Dynasties: A. Sukhot'ai B. Ayut'ia C. Bangkok D. Muong Swa E. Lang Chang F. Vien Chang (Vientiane) G. Luang Prabang 954 APPENDIX 955 Vietnam: A. The Hong-Bang, 2879-258 B.c. B. The Thuc, 257-208 B.C. C. The Trieu, 207-I I I B.C. D. The Earlier Li, A.D. 544-602 E. The Ngo, 939-54 F. The Dinh, 968-79 G. The Earlier Le, 980-I009 H. The Later Li, I009-I225 I. The Tran, 1225-I400 J. The Ho, I400-I407 K. The restored Tran, I407-I8 L. The Later Le, I4I8-I8o4 M. The Mac, I527-I677 N. The Trinh, I539-I787 0. The Tay-Son, I778-I8o2 P. The Nguyen Q. Governors and governors-general of French Indo China APPENDIX DYNASTIC LISTS BURMA AND ARAKAN A. RULERS OF PAGAN BEFORE IOH (According to the Burmese chronicles) dat~ of accusion 1. Pyusawti 167 2. Timinyi, son of I 242 3· Yimminpaik, son of 2 299 4· Paikthili, son of 3 . -
Highlights Highlights
© Lonely Planet Publications 343 L a o s HIGHLIGHTS Luang Prabang – enchanted mystical city of treasured wats, French cuisine and Indochinese villas overlooking the Mekong River ( p368 ) Luang Nam Tha and Muang Sing – taking eco-conscious treks into the feral jungle of Nam Ha National Protected Area and ethnic Akha villages ( p385 , p387 ) Si Phan Don – a lazy maze of shady islands and rocky islets, home to the rare Irrawaddy dolphin ( p400 ) Wat Phu Champasak – Khmer-era ruins perfectly placed beneath a mountain facing the peaceful riverside village of Champasak ( p399 ) Bolaven Plateau – home to the best coffee in Laos and dotted with ice-cold waterfalls to relieve the heat of the south ( p398) Off the beaten track – visiting Vieng Xai caves, the remote and forbidding home of Pathet Lao revolutionaries and the prison of the last king of Laos ( p382 ) FAST FACTS ATMs two in Vientiane, one in Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Pakse, all with international facilities Budget US$15 to US$20 a day Capital Vientiane Costs city guesthouse US$4-10, four-hour bus ride US$1.50, Beer Lao US$0.80 Country code %856 Languages Lao, ethnic dialects Money US$1 = 9627 kip Phrases sábąai-dii (hello), sábąai-dii (good- bye), khàwp jąi (thank you) Population 6.5 million Time GMT + seven hours Visas Thirty-day tourist visas are available arrival in Vientiane, Luang Prabang and in advance in Thailand, China, Vietnam or Pakse international airports, and when Cambodia. On-the-spot 30-day visas are crossing the border from Thailand, China available for US$30 with two photos on and Vietnam. -
Luang Prabang Bars and Eateries
Bars & Restaurants 1. Kim Satcat Korean Restaurant Joy a hearty, delicious and healthy Korean food with a family like welcome. Main dishes all include unlimited water, rice, and 8 side dishes. Having living here for 6 years, I would be happy to share valuable information on traveling around Luang Prabang. Vegan options (Bibimbap, stir- fried mushroom, etc.) are available, too! Address: Next to Wat Meuna/near Old Bridge. Tel: 020 58 550 000 open: 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM 2. Bamboo Restaurant Welcome to Bamboo Restaurant. We were opened on July 23, 2012. This restaurant is belong to our family and the personal chefs has 10 years’ experience of cooking. Our restaurant have service of serving with Lao Food, Thai food, Chinese food and Home style Luangprabang food service. Our restaurant are preparing with foods, drinks and relax area by watch TV, meeting friends, reading books... Location is in the heart of Luangprabang. When you are take a long load arrive to Luangprabang, then take the street of Phomma Thad Road and Choa Xoumphou Road. You also see the gas-station or between Visoun Temple then you will see the Bamboo Restaurant. 02 Chaosompu Rd, Visone Village | on the corner opposite to wat Visoun, Luang Prabang 0600, Laos Tel: +856 30 94 94 994 3. Bistro Pastis Bistro Pastis is a Provençal and Southern French - inspired kitchen. Our simple and intimate dining place is in our back garden, giving a very home-like feel. The A La Carte menu changes regularly based on seasons and the chef's moods. -
Luang Prabang Hotline: (856-71) 260 456 Hello@Trailsofindochina.Com LAOS POCKET GUIDE
Luang Prabang Hotline: (856-71) 260 456 hello@trailsofindochina.com www.trailsofindochina.com LAOS POCKET GUIDE TRAILS OF INDOCHINA LUANG PRABANG 2 The second largest city in Laos, Luang Prabang is often referred to as ‘sleeping beauty’ for its quiet nature A sleepy town nestled in a mountain valley at the confluence of the Mekong and Khan rivers in north- central Laos, Luang Prabang is considered the centre of Lao culture. Well-known for its landscape endowed with picturesque palm-lined riverbanks, ornate golden temples, and ancient monuments, it is a city lost in a simpler time. Among the backdrop of the towering Mt. Phousi, it is no wonder that UNESCO declared Luang Prabang as a World Heritage Site in 1995. Nearby attractions include the Pak Ou Caves, which house thousands of Buddha images, Kuang Si Waterfall, and several cotton and silk farms. TRAILS OF INDOCHINA LUANG PRABANG 2 Must-Try Local Foods PING GAI Grilled chicken and sticky rice with spicy sauce KAIPEN Fried seaweed with vegetables and sesame seeds MIANG KHAM Traditional snack wrapped in a pepper leaf Places To Eat Luang Prabang offers adventurous diners a chance to try an eccentric cuisine and one-of-a- kind delicacies. Relax in quaint cafés, riverside KHAO POON KHAO NIEW restaurants, or even join an authentic cooking class. Spicy vermicelli soup with Sticky rice grilled on pork, fish, or chicken banana leaves TRAILS OF INDOCHINA LUANG PRABANG 4 Dining at Amantaka $$$ The dining at Amantaka offers Lao and Western cuisine, highlighting new menus with only fresh ingredients. Dine by the pool terrace, in the airy dinning room, or enjoy a LAOS DINING shared Lao barbecue while being entertained by dancers in traditional costumes. -
Luang Prabang 4 Days / 3 Nights
LAOS LUANG PRABANG 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS Laos is a highlight of Southeast Asia with its Mekong River Valley and rugged highlands. It offers the visitor a fascinating adventure, remaining untouched by tourism. Forested hills hide treasures and caves, and temples and pagodas fill the country side with shimmering rooftops. A truly captivating country with welcoming people and beautiful surroundings await you. ITINERARY DAY 1 LUANG PRABANG Arrival in Luang Prabang. Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Accommodation: 3 nights in Luang Prabang DAY 2 LUANG PRABANG Excursion by boat to Tham Pak Ou Caves (5-6 hours) Travel up the Mekong River to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the Tham Pak Ou Caves. These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images of every style and material imaginable. On the way to Pak Ou Cave, stop at Ban Xang Hai Village (If time permitted, open 6.00 am - 15.00 pm and closed on Buddhist holidays), a local village famous for the production of lao lao, the local rice wine whisky. Sightseeing in Luang Prabang Luang Prabang, the ancient capital city of the Lan Xang Kingdom, is famous for its historic temples and beautiful setting surrounded by mountains. In 1995 it was designated a Unesco World Heritage Site. Visit Wat Xieng Thong Wat Xieng Thong was built in 1560 and situated on the banks of the Mekong River, it is the most beautiful monastery in Luang Prabang and shows the typical Lao art style with old religious artifacts and some ancient masterpieces of Lao art. -
9782746983724.Pdf
LA VERSION COMPLETE DE VOTRE GUIDE LAOS 2014/2015 en numérique ou en papier en 3 clics à partir de 9.99€ Disponible sur EDITION Directeurs de collection et auteurs : Dominique AUZIAS et Jean-Paul LABOURDETTE Bienvenue Auteurs : Philippe SELBE, Mélanie DES MONSTIERS, Franck CHAUVERY, Fanny MAITROT, Jean-Paul LABOURDETTE, Dominique AUZIAS et alter Directeur Editorial : Stéphan SZEREMETA au Laos ! Responsable Editorial Monde : Patrick MARINGE Rédaction Monde : Caroline MICHELOT, Morgane VESLIN, Julien BERNARD, Pierre-Yves SOUCHET et Elisa VALLON Sabaïdee ! Rédaction France : François TOURNIE, Jeff BUCHE, Grégoire DECONIHOUT et Perrine GALAZKA FABRICATION Responsable Studio : Sophie LECHERTIER En venant d’un monde moderne occidentalisé où tout est assistée de Romain AUDREN Maquette et Montage : Julie BORDES, planifié en fonction du rendement, il est à la fois troublant Élodie CLAVIER, Sandrine MECKING, et apaisant de découvrir un pays comme le Laos. Un pays Delphine PAGANO et Laurie PILLOIS au charme nonchalant, vivant au rythme d’antan. Rizières Iconographie et Cartographie : Robin BEDDAR et villages se fondent au cœur d’une nature paisible ; entre WEB ET NUMERIQUE montagnes et forêts au Nord, plaines du Mékong et plateau Directeur technique : Lionel CAZAUMAYOU Chef de projet et développeurs : des Bolovens au Sud. En marge des déboires de nos sociétés Jean-Marc REYMUND assisté de Florian FAZER, industrielles, une grande partie de la population est parvenue Anthony GUYOT, Cédric MAILLOUX à conserver un mode de vie traditionnel. Dans les villages, les et Christophe PERREAU récoltes dépendent des saisons et l’environnement naturel DIRECTION COMMERCIALE Directeur commercial et web : Olivier AZPIROZ fournit aux habitants le nécessaire vital : matériaux de Responsable Régies locales : construction, riz, fruits et légumes, pêche et gibier. -
Tourism and Heritage Site Management
5NITED.ATIONS%DUCATIONAL SCIENTIFICAND#ULTURAL/RGANIZATION5.%3#/ 0ACIFIC!SIA4RAVEL!SSOCIATION0!4! 3CHOOLOF4RAVEL)NDUSTRY-ANAGEMENT 5NIVERSITYOF(AWAI@I 4HE2OYAL.ETHERLANDS%MBASSYTO4HAILAND ,AO0$2 #AMBODIA AND -YANMARIN"ANGKOK 4HAI!IRWAYS)NTERNATIONAL .ORWEGIAN!GENCYFOR$EVELOPMENT#O OPERATION 4HE.ATIONAL4OURISM!UTHORITYOF,AO0$2 4HE$EPARTMENTOF)NFORMATIONAND#ULTUREOF,UANG0RABANG ,AO0$2 ,A-AISONDU0ATRIMOINE ,UANG0RABANG ,AO0$2 .ETHERLANDS$EVELOPMENT/RGANIZATION3.6 (ISTORICAL2ESOURCES)NTERN0ROGRAM 5NIVERSITYOF#ALGARY #ANADA The effects of tourism on culture and the environment in Asia and the Pacific iii IMPACT: The Effects of Tourism on Culture and the Environment in Asia and the Pacific: Tourism and Heritage Site Management in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. UNESCO, Bangkok, 2004. x + 130 p. 1. Cultural tourism. 2. Cultural heritage. 3.Tourism Management. 4. Community development 5. Environmental conservation. 6. Heritage conservation. 7. Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. 8. Sustainable development. 915.9404 ISBN 92-9223-033-6 Published jointly by: Office of the Regional Advisor for Culture in Asia and the Pacific, UNESCO Bangkok and School of Travel Industry Management University of Hawai‘i, USA. Printed in Thailand © UNESCO 2004 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, except brief extracts for the purpose of review, and no part of this publication, including photographs and drawings, may be sold without the written permission of the publisher. The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout the publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning its frontiers or boundaries. -
Au Laos Edito
Guide du Volontaire au Laos Edito Sabaïdi ! Bienvenue à vous tous au Laos ! Que vous arriviez de France ou d’ailleurs, nous sommes ravis de vous accueillir au Laos. Soyez assurés que nous ferons tout notre possible pour vous aider dans votre installation, et que vous trouverez toujours chez nous une oreille attentive et, nous l’espérons, de bons conseils. Ce guide du volontaire au Laos pourra vous accompagner tout au long de votre volontariat. Réalisé par les volontaires et pour les volontaires, il vous donnera toutes les clés nécessaires afin de mieux appréhender votre expérience en tant que volontaire, et faciliter vos démarches et votre intégration au Laos. En complément, l’Espace Volontariats du Laos est un centre de ressources et d’informations à votre disposition : vous y êtes tous les bienvenus ! Bonne lecture ! Anh Liên DO KHAC Représentante Nationale Sommaire France Volontaires Laos France Volontaires en quelques mots.................... p. 3 L'Espace Volontariats Laos ............................ p. 4 Le volontariat : c'est quoi ? ......................... p. 5 Le volontariat au Laos ................................ p. 6 Halte au volontourisme ................................ p. 7 Quelques mots sur le Laos ............................. p. 9 Le Laos en quelques mots ............................................ p. 10 Fêtes et jours fériés ............................................... p. 10 Climat .............................................................. p. 11 1 Géographie ......................................................... -
Cultural Heritage Specialist Guide Training and Certification Programme for UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Site-Specific Module)
Cultural Heritage Specialist Guide Training and Certification Programme for UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Site-Specific Module) Luang Prabang, Lao PDR Cultural Heritage Specialist Guides Training and Certification Programme for UNESCO World Heritage Sites Luang Prabang, Lao PDR (Site-Specific Module) A Training Manual for UNESCO-LNTA Guide Training Workshop Luang Prabang, Lao PDR Contributors: Bounkhong Kuttkhao, Phayvanh Chanthasouk, Veunxay Malavong, Montira Unakul, Steven Schipani, Graem Harper, Rik Ponne, Training Workshop for Guides for the UNESO Cultural Heritage Specialist Guides Programme Luang Prabang, Lao PDR 2 – 7 March 2010 Tuesday, 2 March 2010 Trainer Wednesday, 3 March 2010 Trainer Thursday, 4 March 2010 Trainers Friday, 5 March 2010 Trainers Saturday, 6 March 2010 Trainers Sunday, 7 Mar 2010 INTRODUCTION SESSION III SESSION V SESSION VII EXAM I EXAM II In-class Module Unit 4: Module Unit 5: Module Unit 5: In-class On-site: SITE 1,2, and 3 P 8:00 – 8:30 Registration Heritage Interpretation Visitor Management Community Involvement 8:300 -10:00 8:30 – 11 :30 On-site exam on In-class In-class In-class interpretive talk 8:30 – 8:45 Opening B M M V & B 8:30 – 9:00 Wrap-up of Core 8:30 – 9:00 Introduction to the 8:30 – 9:00 Preparation for the exam ceremony – Director LP PTD Module Unit 1, 2, and 3 RKSS Unit 4 – INFLUENCING Introduction to the RKSS Review of tangible and Group 1 – Vat Mai, Phousi & 8:45 – 9:00 Introduction to the V (Exercise -why LP was listed VISITOR BEHAVIOR & Unit 5 intangible heritage resources National Museum; B & S workshop & logistics as a world Heritage Site) EXPERIENCE by Mr. -
JLS Volume 2, Issue 1, Jan 2011
______________________ Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2011 Information and Announcements i-iv Research Essays “Important Kings of Laos”: Translation and Analysis of a Lao Cartoon Pamphlet. 1-44 VOLKER GRABOWSKY and OLIVER TAPPE Study of Tourism and Labour in Luang Prabang Province 45-65 NITTANA SOUTHISENG and CHRISTOPHER WALSH Review Article: Waeng Phalangwan – A Lao-Isan Perspective on Thai Lukthung 66-96 JAMES MITCHELL Interview Interview with Grant Evans conducted by Boike Rehbein 97-107 Book Reviews Briggs, Thomas Leo. Cash on Delivery: CIA Special Operations During the Secret War in Laos. Rockville, Maryland: Rosebank Press, 108-116 2009. 366 pp. IAN G. BAIRD Tappe, Oliver. Geschichte, Nationsbildung und Ligitimationspolitik in Laos. Untersuchungen zur Laotischen Historiographie 117-119 und Ikonographie, Berlin: LIT, 2008. 394 pp. BOIKE REHBEIN Evans, Grant. The Last Century of Lao Royalty: A Documentary History. Chiang Mai: Silkworm Books, 2009. pp. 430+xv. 120-123 JUSTIN McDANIEL The Journal of Lao Studies is published twice per year by the Center for Lao Studies, 65 Ninth Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA. For more information, see the CLS website at www.laostudies.org. Please direct inquiries to [email protected]. ISSN : 2159-2152 Books for review should be sent to: Justin McDaniel, JLS Editor 223 Claudia Cohen Hall 249 S. 36th Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104 Copying and Permissions Notice: This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Authors who publish with this journal retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. -
LUANG PRABANG CITY TOUR TOUR INFORMATION Tour Code: LDT-02 Tour Length: 1 Day Tour Type: Laos Day Trips Start From: Luang Prabang HIGHLIGHTS
LUANG PRABANG CITY TOUR TOUR INFORMATION Tour Code: LDT-02 Tour Length: 1 day Tour Type: Laos Day Trips Start From: Luang Prabang HIGHLIGHTS: Fill into your own travel book the rich culture and history of Luang Prabang in a day trip with visit temples, museums, arts centers and hidden laneways. Visit most of revered temple as Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sensoukarahm, Wat Visoun and Royal Palace. Explore the diverse cultures and traditions of Laos’ hill tribes at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre. ITINERARY: Today, take a guided tour of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast. Start at the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, where you will explore the history of Laos. Continue on foot to Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief, and Wat Sensoukarahm, which features a beautiful dazzling golden façade. Finish this morning's tour at Wat Xieng Thong, the most revered temple in Luang Prabang. Located at the end of the peninsula, close to the Mekong, this temple was built in 1560 by King Setthathirat and is decorated with ornate carvings and mosaics. Lunch at Tamarind (included) which run by an Australian woman and her Lao husband, they have created a fresh menu of Lao dishes and are dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of the local cuisine. Following lunch, continue your tour of enchanting Luang Prabang. Visit Wat Visoun, the holiest temple of the city, which was entirely rebuilt in 1887 after being destroyed by the invading Black Flags from Southern. -
Volume 4, Issue 1, September 2013
Volume 4, Issue 1, September 2013 Published by the Center for Lao Studies ISSN: 2159-2152 www.laostudies.org The Journal of Lao Studies is published twice per year by the Center for Lao Studies, 65 Ninth Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA. For more information, see the CLS website at www.laostudies.org. Please direct inquiries to [email protected]. ISSN : 2159-2152 Books for review should be sent to: Justin McDaniel, JLS Editor 223 Claudia Cohen Hall 249 S. 36th Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104 Copying and Permissions Notice: This journal provides open access to content contained in every issue except the current issue, which is open to members of the Center for Lao Studies. Once a new issue is published, the contents of this issue will be made freely available. We agree with the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Authors who publish with this journal retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.