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Luang Prabang Culture Exploring Tour
Guide Location: Laos » Luang Prabang
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.8 km
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Author: Cathy
Luang Prabang, being the cultural capital of Laos, has numerous places to explore in order to learn about the Laoan traditions and lifestyle. Everything in Luang Prabang is special and exotic, from the food, in its preparation and ingredients to the silk weaving skills and art. The locals are always happy to explain and cherish their experience and talents with curious foreigners.
Tour Stops and Attractions
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
1) Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
The Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre provides information about the Laoan culture and traditions. It includes all the ethnicities in the country. It contains a wide collection of objects which represent the religion, lifestyle and character of the locals. Many seminars, exhibitions and other similar activities are often held in the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre. The centre is located about 80m up the hill road, in the heart of the block.
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Fresh Produce Market
2) Fresh Produce Market
The Fresh Produce Market is the perfect spot for people who like to get up early in the morning. It opens at approximately five o'clock in the morning and contains an incredible amount of different fruit, vegetables, meat, spices and other goods. There are also traditionally cooked meals. The most amazing part of the market is the very exotic products such as honeycombs, silkworms and forest rats.
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Ock Pop Tok
3) Ock Pop Tok
Ock Pop Tok is a weaving center which has two shops in Luang Prabang. This one is located in the eastern part of the town, near the riverside of Mekong. Within Ock Pop Tok, numerous events are organized periodically: workshops, exhibitions, seminars and other activities. It is concentrated on the production and sale of textile products made by the Laoan people. The most popular goods are usually the diverse clothing specific to the Laoan culture and traditions. The most commonly used fabrics for producing the Ock Pop Tok products is silk, hemp and cotton.
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Tamarind Restaurant
4) Tamarind Restaurant
Tamarind Restaurant was created especially for foreigners who want to become a part of the Laoan culture temporarily, by trying its exotic meals. They are prepared exclusively using fresh traditional ingredients, usually bought at the morning market not far from the restaurant. The special thing about Tamarind is its cooking classes, where tourists are included in the process of cooking delicious Laoan food.
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The Spa Garden
5) The Spa Garden
The Spa Garden is one of the best spas in Luang Prabang. Aside from the common massages, the Spa Garden provides treatments specific only to the Lao culture. The scrubs and oils used for the treatments are exclusively natural. The herbal tea that is offered is also a nice addition to the relaxation hour. The Spa Garden also has a sauna. The personnel of Spa Garden is extremly amicable and helpful.
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Three Elephants Cafe
6) Three Elephants Cafe
The Three Elephants Cafe, also known as Tamnak Lao, is another Laoan restaurant which serves exclusively traditionally cooked food. Due to the perfect service, tasty traditional meals and pleasant atmosphere, it is one of the most visited places in Luang Prabang. The restaurant has a cooking class as well, which includes the lesson, a little cook book and the degustation of the prepared meals afterwards.
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The Blue House
7) The Blue House
The Blue House is located in the center of Luang Prabang. It represents a branch office of the Design Centre Vientiane. The building was built in 1935. The aim of the Blue House is to promote, exhibit and sell handicraft products of different ethnic groups in Laos. It is also responsable for the organization of Lao Northern Handicraft Exhibition which takes place once a year.
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Pathana Boupha Antique House
8) Pathana Boupha Antique House
Pathana Boupha Antique House is one of the most impressive collections of historical items in Luang Prabang, and is located on the second floor of a colonial French mansion. It sells and exhibits extremely diverse things, for example, old royal government pictures, antique money, armour and jewelry, some of which belonged to the famous people of Laos. It also specializes in different kinds of fabric from all ethnic groups around the country.
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Lao Red Cross
9) Lao Red Cross
The Lao Red Cross is the filial of the world renowned organization in Luang Prabang. In order to help local people achieve a better lifestyle, it organizes different courses and entertaining activities. For example, it includes a spa salon and a sauna, where tourists and locals can have a wonderful time for less money than usual. The treatment includes a traditional Lao massage, which is most popular among visitors.
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