10 Things to Do in Luang Prabang, Laos, Luang Prabang, Laos
One of the top things to do in Laos (in our opinion anyway) is to visit Luang Prabang. Situated on the peninsula formed by the Mekong and the Nam Khan River, this French-influenced town is one of a kind.
Once you put together a list of top things to do in Luang Prabang, you'll be surprised at how many fabulous sights you can see in and around the royal capital of Laos.
We took the 2 day Mekong River cruise to travel to Luang Prabang from Huay Xai border town. When we finally arrived at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, our list of top places to visit and fun things to do in Luang Prabang had grown into a one-week itinerary.
If not for the high cost of living in this luxurious town, we would have surely stayed here even longer. As a safe westernised place, Luang Prabang is packed with package holidaymakers which, no doubt, pushes the prices up around town.
But this should not put you off from enjoying your time in Luang Prabang. Start your visit by absorbing the beauty of the peninsula first. Take a stroll, admire the palm tree-fringed banks of both rivers, relax and stop rushing.
Then, check out the Laotian food scene, night markets, day trips and free things to do in Luang Prabang. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Once you put together a list of top things to do in Luang Prabang, you'll be surprised at how many fabulous sights you can see in and around the royal capital of Laos.
We took the 2 day Mekong River cruise to travel to Luang Prabang from Huay Xai border town. When we finally arrived at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, our list of top places to visit and fun things to do in Luang Prabang had grown into a one-week itinerary.
If not for the high cost of living in this luxurious town, we would have surely stayed here even longer. As a safe westernised place, Luang Prabang is packed with package holidaymakers which, no doubt, pushes the prices up around town.
But this should not put you off from enjoying your time in Luang Prabang. Start your visit by absorbing the beauty of the peninsula first. Take a stroll, admire the palm tree-fringed banks of both rivers, relax and stop rushing.
Then, check out the Laotian food scene, night markets, day trips and free things to do in Luang Prabang. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 10 Things to Do in Luang Prabang, Laos
Guide Location: Laos » Luang Prabang
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Pierrick Jean
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.maptrotting.com/luang-prabang-top-things-see-do/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Laos » Luang Prabang
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Pierrick Jean
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.maptrotting.com/luang-prabang-top-things-see-do/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Qui’s Gesthouse
- Pizza Phan Luang
- Dyen Sabai
- Wat Pha Mahathat
- Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
- Royal Palace Museum
- Luang Prabang Night Market
- La Banneton
- Tamarind
- The Terrace Restaurant
- Bamboo Tree Restaurant and Cooking School
- Dyen Sabai
- Pizza Phan Luang
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Insider Tips Overview
