Main town street from top of Phu Si

Photographer

Halpern, Joel M. (Joel Martin), 1929-

Date

• 1957

Summary

• The Luang Prabang royal palace is just out of sight to the left of these shop fronts. This main street is alternately called Thanon Phothisalat or Thanon Sakkhaline (both named after former kings) depending on who one asks. Most Luang Prabang residents don't rely on street names to get around. The many trees in the heart of the town give Luang Prabang a small town ambience, especially when contrasted with Vientiane.