Phousi Hill

At the center of Luang Prabang is a 325-foot hill capped with a golden tower. Its rocky sides are dotted with old temples and gilded Buddha statues, while its summit is a popular spot for watching the sun rise and set over the rivers and mountains that surround the town. We got to Luang Prabang in the dark, and when we looked out of our bedroom window, our first real sight of the town was the lighted tower on Phousi Hill.