//*** Information Array - wats
//*** array format name##description##upperleft x co-ordinate##upperleft y co-ordinate##add to map flag##add to drop flag##full description##image##
var oWats = new Array();
oWats[0]="That Chomsi##Fantastic views from this temple on the summit of Phu Si Hill. (Entry $1, includes all Phu Si temples)##330##158##y##y####";
oWats[1]="Cave Shrine (Wat Tham Phu Si)##A colourful cave shrine half way up the eastern side of Phu Si Hill. (Entry $1, includes all Phu Si temples)##347##163##y##y####";
oWats[2]="Wat Aham##Once the residence of the supreme patriarch of Lao Buddhism. (Entry $1)##325##223##y##y####";
oWats[3]="Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham##Next to the palace this wat, with a 5-tiered roof, dates back to the 18th/19th century. (Entry $0.50)##300##114##y##y####";
oWats[4]="Wat Manolom##On (possibly) the oldest temple site in town, and home to a 14th century sitting bronze buddha.##157##240##y##y####";
oWats[5]="Wat Nong Sikhunmeuang##A simple wat rebuilt in the early 19th century.##432##105##y##y####";
oWats[6]="Wat Pa Huak##Opposite the Royal Palace. A peaceful spot to watch the night market preparations.##315##139##y##y####";
oWats[7]="Wat Pa Phai##No further details, sorry!##394##108##y##y####";
oWats[8]="Wat Pha Baht Thai##South of Luang Prabang with good views of the Mekong##22##144##y##y####";
oWats[9]="Wat Pha Mahathat##No further details, sorry!##193##148##y##y####";
oWats[10]="Wat Pha Phuttabhat##On the north side of Phu Si hill, a calm and peaceful courtyard.##396##136##y##y####";
oWats[11]="Wat Saen##Active temple built in 1718.##472##115##y##y####";
oWats[12]="Wat Si Bun Heuang##No further details, sorry!##525##109##y##y####";
oWats[13]="Wat Sirimungkhun / Wat Sop##Good spot to listen to the drumming or chat to some of the friendly monks!##511##115##y##y####";
oWats[14]="Wat Thammothayalan##Active wat on the slopes of Phu Si.##375##147##y##y####";
oWats[15]="Wat That Luang##Established around 2200 years ago (if the stories are true!!).##74##190##y##y####";
oWats[16]="Wat Wisunarat##Beautiful, peaceful wat on the road of the same name - opposite the Lao Red Cross. (Entry $1)##312##235##y##y####";
oWats[17]="Wat Xieng Muan##Unesco supported wat training monks in traditional skills.##375##100##y##y####";
oWats[18]="Wat Xieng Thong##Magnificent and atmospheric temple complex. Top Spot!! (Entry $1)##546##98##y##y##If you only visit one temple in Luang Prabang then this is the one to choose. Situated at the northern tip of the peninsula this place is stunning, and showcases amongst other things, the sweeping roofs of classic Luang Prabang architecture, beautiful mosaics and a royal funerary carriage house within the large compound.##th_xieng_thong.jpg";
oWats.sort();
//Cheapest
var oAcca = new Array();
oAcca[0]="Jaliya Guest House##Very comfortable guest house with a variety of good clean rooms and a garden area - A/C and cable TV available.##221##239##y##y##Friendly guest house with air con and cable TV rooms available. Rooms on the first floor at the front have balconies, rooms at the back are set in a small garden and also have air con.##";
oAcca[1]="Thavisouk Guest House##Very friendly guest house with super-comfortable beds. Owner speaks good English. Internet access available and well informed travel booking desk.##234##257##y##y##An excellent choice with staff who are happy to go the extra mile. The rooms are well kept and the owner has invested in the best mattresses money can buy! The owner speaks very good English and runs a booking service from the lobby, she is well informed and extremely helpful.##";
oAcca[2]="Silverware Area Guest Houses##Several inexpensive guest houses, such as Vanvisa, Chanthy Banchit and Suankeo No.2.##195##116##y######";
oAcca[3]="Riverside Guest Houses##If you can't tear yourself away from the Mekong, try Xieng Mouane, Chaliny, Sayo or Sala Luang Prabang.##392##90##y######";
oAcca[4]="Vanvisa##Small, friendly guesthouse with good food.##195##116####y####";
oAcca[5]="Chanthy Banchit##Family run guesthouse in a quiet location.##195##116####y####";
oAcca[6]="Suankeo No.2##Well run place with friendly and helpful staff. ##195##116####y####";
oAcca[7]="Xieng Mouane##Xieng Mouane is a budget option right on the river.##392##90####y####";
oAcca[8]="Chaliny##Chaliny is another budget option on the banks of the Mekong.##392##90####y####";
oAcca.sort();
var oAccb = new Array();
oAccb[0]="Rama Hotel##Well refurbished upper mid-range hotel with restaurant.##274##240##y##y##A good choice with a large variety of clean, comfortable rooms and friendly and efficient staff. Rooms come with both fan and air-con and some also have TV. In a quiet location near to Wat Wisunalat and the Lao Red Cross.##";
oAccb[1]="Thongbay Guest House##Lovely place with swimming pool on the outskirts of town.##390##375##y##y##Just outside town this is an ideal place to enjoy some rest and relaxation. Tastefully designed bungalows by the river offer an authentic feel and you have everything you need including a swimming pool, phone, fax, minibar and laundry. Bicycles can also be hired for the short hop into the centre of Luang Prabang, as can canoes if you fancy a paddle.##";
oAccb.sort();
var oAccc = new Array();
oAccc[0]="Temple Area##In the midst of the wats at Auberge Le Calao and Tum Tum Cheng guest house.##515##96##y######";
oAccc[1]="Sayo##An atmospheric and classy choices!##392##90####y##Beautiful, big, high ceilinged rooms with cable TV, air con, big fridges and en-suites. Tastefully decorated and evocative rooms with efficient service and free tea and coffe in the morning!##";
oAccc[2]="Riverside Guest Houses##If you can't tear yourself away from the Mekong, try Xieng Mouane, Chaliny, Sayo or Sala Luang Prabang.##392##90##y######";
oAccc[3]="Tum Tum Cheng guest house##Guest house owned by the restaurant of the same name.##515##96####y####";
//Accc[0]="North East Accommodation##Plenty of guest houses on the Nam Khan side - try from Villa Savanah, Aspara, Chittana, Saynamakhan and Senesouk.##485##131##y##y####";
oAccc.sort();
var oAccd = new Array();
oAccd[0]="Auberge Les 3 Nagas##Upper End hotel, we can't afford it but are reliably told it's lovely!!##449##117##y##y##This recently restored villa is a beautiful place if you want some real luxury. It has seven top notch suites and excellent class Lao-French food is served in the restaurant##";
oAccd[1]="Sala Luang Prabang##Sala Luang Prabang is an atmospheric, high class option in this area.##392##90####y####";
oAccd[2]="Riverside Guest Houses##If you can't tear yourself away from the Mekong, try Xieng Mouane, Chaliny, Sayo or Sala Luang Prabang.##392##90##y######";
oAccd[3]="Auberge Le Calao##An upmarket, luxurious option in the temple area.##515##96####y####";
oAccd[4]="Temple Area##In the midst of the wats at Auberge Le Calao and Tum Tum Cheng guest house.##515##96##y######";
oAccd.sort();
var oFoda = new Array();
oFoda[0]="Nazim Indian Restaurant##Luang Prabang branch of the well known Indian food group.##379##119##y##y##Everything you'd expect - a good range of vegetarian and meat dishes with numerous rice options as well as roti, nan and other breads. Dosai and other specialities also available.##";
oFoda[1]="Vegetarian Food##The best deal in town! Several vegetarian stalls on the night market with buffet style food and rock bottom prices! At night only.##288##121##y##y##Great place to enjoy the buzz of the night market and try some cheap and delicious freshly prepared food. Large communal tables provide a fun and friendly atmosphere for a unique experience.##";
oFoda[2]="Paradise Restaurant##A lovely terrace with great breakfasts and good tofu laap.##234##238##y##y####";
oFoda[3]="Sandwiches##One of the best (and cheapest) places for cheese or pate sandwiches.##257##202##y##y####";
oFoda.sort();
var oFodb = new Array();
oFodb[0]="JoMa Bakery##Pastries, sandwiches, quiche and coffee. Packed into a trendy little eaterie.##231##125##y##y####";
oFodb[1]="Tum Tum Cheng##If you like the food here, sign up for classes and learn how to make it.##519##132##y##y####";
oFodb[2]="Main Restaurant Area##You won't go hungry in this area of town - plenty of restaurants and bakeries with Lao and Western food.##368##134##y######";
oFodb[3]="L'étranger, Hive, Lao Lao Garden, Khob Chai##Packed little area with L'étranger bookstore and cafe, The hive pub/club, Lao Lao Garden and Khob Chai.##351##180##y######";
oFodb[4]="Pond View Terrace##A peaceful spot beside a lily pond. Eat and watch petanque!##258##233##y##y##A wonderfully relaxing spot to while away a few hours. The drinks are cool and the pond is a beautiful backdrop.
Lean back and sip in the ambience while the locals play petanque behind you!!##th_pond.jpg";
oFodb[5]="L'étranger Cafe##Nice, environmentally aware cafe that shows films above the bookstore.##351##180####y##Quiet and relaxing place with good food and lots of healthy choices, you can easily spend an afternoon leafing through some of the many books for hire from the bookstore downstairs. You can enjoy a good selection of both mainstream and more arty films which are shown each night. This place also offers free water refills in a bid to reduce plastic bottle waste.##";
oFodb[6]="Café Ban Vat Sene##Comfortable restaurant with good european influenced food and WiFi access.##483##128##y##y##Extremely pleasant restaurant with good food and attentive service. The menu has a european flavour with highly recommended Tartine Florentine as well as pasta and pizzas. There is also a good value set menu including Pizza or Pasta, tea or coffee, green salad and seasonal fruits for $5.50. WiFi access is free to customers spending $5 or more on food and drink and there is a happy hour between 5 and 7 in the evening.##";
oFodb.sort();
var oFodc = new Array();
oFodc[0]="Martin's Pub##Excellent soup to sup while you watch a movie.##353##222##y##y####";
oFodc[1]="Nao's Place##Regular movies and football match screenings keep this place packed to the rafters.##267##121##y##y####";
oFodc[2]="The hive##Popular and stylish little pub/club.##351##180####y##Funky, atmospheric and candlelit this place is one of the main spots for nightlife.##";
oFodc[3]="L'étranger, Hive, Lao Lao Garden, Khob Chai##Packed little area with L'étranger bookstore and cafe, The hive pub/club, Lao Lao Garden and Khob Chai.##351##180##y######";
oFodc[4]="Lao Lao Garden##Sprawling beer garden with Lao whisky cocktails and live music.##351##180####y####";
oFodc[5]="Khob Chai##Another popular bar in this bustling area.##351##180####y####";
oFodc.sort();
var oMisc = new Array();
oMisc[0]="*Tat Kuang Si*##Bear Rescue Centre and waterfall.##3##161##y##y####";
oMisc[1]="Bank, BPCEL - Eastern##Bigger and quieter branch of the bank, with a (domestic) ATM##224##258##y##y####";
oMisc[2]="Bank, Lao Development Bank##Central place to change your dollars into Kip##278##121##y##y####";
oMisc[3]="Bank, BPCEL - Central##Change your dollars into Kip and become an instant millionaire!##369##120##y##y####";
oMisc[4]="Internet, Central##Lots of internet access on Th Sisavangvong##384##136##y##y####";
oMisc[5]="Internet, Outskirts##You can get on the net away from the centre too!##248##258##y##y####";
oMisc[6]="Post Office##Everything you need to say I wish you were here.##245##126##y##y####";
oMisc[7]="Telephone Office##No Mobile? Try Here.##237##113##y##y####";
oMisc[8]="Massage - Red Cross##Give Blood, or just get a fabulous massage with the knowledge that you are helping a good cause.##320##258##y##y##Do your bit to help the people of Laos by supporting the red cross. Take a massage followed by a herbal sauna for ultimate relaxation.##";
oMisc[9]="Night Market##Just the place to spend all your Kip. Duvet covers, stitchwork, and plenty more besides.##256##131##y##y##This nightly market along Th Sisavangvong is a great place to take a stroll and check out the large range of Lao handicrafts in a relaxed and friendly environment. Really take in the unique atmosphere by grabbing something to eat from one of the scrumptous foodstalls along the way. Don't forget to bargain hard!##th_market.jpg";
oMisc[10]="L'étranger, Hive, Lao Lao Garden, Khob Chai##Packed little area with L'étranger bookstore and cafe, The hive pub/club, Lao Lao Garden and Khob Chai.##351##180##y######";
oMisc[11]="Bookshop - L'étranger##Great bookstore, with a conscience.##351##180####y####";
oMisc[12]="Royal Palace##A must see! Also often holds exhibitions.##327##97##y##y##No visit to Luang Prbang would be complete without a visit to the Royal Palace. Grand, atmospheric and wonderfully preserved this really gives you a taste of the countries history. From Lao classical musical instruments and masks to diplomatic gifts the displays are also fascinating. Note that entry is restricted to between 8-11am and 1.30-4pm.##";
oMisc[13]="Antiques - Pathana Boupha##A great place to browse through a wonderful selection of antiques and handicrafts.##348##262##y##y####";
oMisc.sort();