Wat Mahathat, also known as Wat That was established in 1548 by King Say Setthathirath. In 1900, the main hall of the temple suffered a terrible blow and was rebuilt in 1910. Since then, it has been restored several times, with some new and beautiful elements being added to the facade and to the interior of Wat Mahathat. It is one of the most richly decorated temples in Luang Prabang.

The Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre which 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. Even if it was opened only in 2007, it became very popular among locals and tourists.

Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham is the largest temple in the city. Its name signifies "the new monastery of the golden land". Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham was built by King Anurat in 1796. Later, King Manthathourat completed it with new, more beautiful elements and gave the temple its present name. The facade of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham is decorated with buddhist legendary scenes. For many years, the present temple was the host of the most famous Buddha image in the city.

Haw Pha Bang is the shrine of the Royal Palace. It was built in 1963. Even if it's relatively new compared to other similar buildings in Luang Prabang, it is constructed using similar elements and techniques. Haw Pha Bang hosts the most sacred Buddhist image in Luang Prabang, which is held in a pavilion. The shrine suffered hardships from 1975 until 1993, when it was restored.

The Royal Palace in Luang Prabang, Laos was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. In 1975, the monarchy was overthrown by the communists and the Royal Family was taken to re-education camps. The palace was then converted into a national museum. There is a lotus pond on the grounds and also two cannons at the entrance of the palace. Also, a statue of King Sisavang Vong stands on the grounds, outside the conference hall. The architecture of the building is a mix of traditional Lao motifs and French Beaux Arts styles, and has been laid out in a double-cruciform shape with the entrance on one side of the lower crossbar. In the right front corner room of the Palace, which opens to the outside, is a collection of the palace's most prized art, including the Phra Bang, cast of a gold, silver and bronze alloy. This Buddha stands at 83 cm tall and weighs around 50 kg.

The Phou Si Hill is a small hill in the center of the city; the stairs leading to the top are located across the Royal Palace. All the way at the top of Phou Si, there are numerous attractions: shrines, temples and Buddha statues. A few of the temples on the hill are That Chomsi, Wat Phra Buddabhat and Wat Pa Huak. The view from the Phou Si Hill's top is absolutely breathtaking, providing a view of the entire city.

Wat Tham Phu Si is a temple located in the downhill right center of Luang Prabang, overlooking the River Khan. The temple is located in a small cave. It contains one of the oldest statues of Buddha, done in Pha Kachai style. Wat Tham Phu Si is the most notable attraction on the Phu Si hill.

Wat Aham, which translates to Monastery of the Open Hearted, is located in the center of Luang Prabang. The temple is famous due to the fact that it hosted the Supreme Patriach of Laotian Buddhism in the nineteenth century. It contains a shrine dedicated to worship of the spirits, whose shrines were destroyed and interdicted throughout history. Nowadays it is used for preserving the ritual costumes which are used in different traditional celebrations.

Wat Wisunalat, also called Wat Vixoun is the oldest temple in Luang Prabang. It was named in honor of King Wisunalat. He was the one who built the present building. The temple suffered a big fire in 1887, but was restored afterwards, its design remaining almost the same. Wat Wisunalat contains a very big collection of different Buddhas made from diverse materials like wood and bronze. The Watermelon Pagoda is also a very famous element of Wat Wisunalat.