A light emitting diode (LED) includes a transparent substrate, a first type cladding layer, an active layer, a second type cladding layer, and first and second electrodes. The first type cladding layer is disposed on the transparent substrate. The active layer and the second electrode are juxtaposed on the first type cladding layer. The second type cladding layer is disposed on the active layer. The second electrode is disposed on the second type cladding layer. The first and second type cladding layers are doped with nanoparticles.