A 3-Day Itinerary to Luang Prabang, Laos, Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang is a picturesque town along the banks of the Mekong River known for its eclectic mix of French and Lao influences, stunning natural scenery and an endearing laid-back vibe.
We actually never thought about traveling to Luang Prabang considering there were many more attractive Southeast Asian destinations to discover but when we found out AirAsia started to fly direct from Kuala Lumpur (which they had sadly discontinued), we quickly took up on that deal.
It was one of our best snap travel decisions we made as we truly enjoyed every single moment at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is our three-day itinerary of Luang Prabang suitable for both solo and family travelers.
We arrived at Luang Prabang International Airport around three in the afternoon and we were already famished. After checking-in at Villa Chitdara, we walked around the block to Tamnak Lao, a restaurant housed in a resplendent French-Lao villa with arched verandas giving an open airy atmosphere.
Tamnak Lao specializes in local cuisine so we ordered the typical Asian trio of rice, fish and vegetables. Our early dinner consisted of brown purple khao niao, or sticky rice, served in a little bamboo basket with mok pa lao, steamed catfish wrapped in banana leaf and a bowl of orlam, a beef stew cooked with locally-sourced greens like ear mushroom, pea eggplant and the very uniquely strong bitter taste of pepperwood. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
We actually never thought about traveling to Luang Prabang considering there were many more attractive Southeast Asian destinations to discover but when we found out AirAsia started to fly direct from Kuala Lumpur (which they had sadly discontinued), we quickly took up on that deal.
It was one of our best snap travel decisions we made as we truly enjoyed every single moment at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is our three-day itinerary of Luang Prabang suitable for both solo and family travelers.
We arrived at Luang Prabang International Airport around three in the afternoon and we were already famished. After checking-in at Villa Chitdara, we walked around the block to Tamnak Lao, a restaurant housed in a resplendent French-Lao villa with arched verandas giving an open airy atmosphere.
Tamnak Lao specializes in local cuisine so we ordered the typical Asian trio of rice, fish and vegetables. Our early dinner consisted of brown purple khao niao, or sticky rice, served in a little bamboo basket with mok pa lao, steamed catfish wrapped in banana leaf and a bowl of orlam, a beef stew cooked with locally-sourced greens like ear mushroom, pea eggplant and the very uniquely strong bitter taste of pepperwood. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A 3-Day Itinerary to Luang Prabang, Laos
Guide Location: Laos » Luang Prabang
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Danial Ariff Bin Ahmad Nordin
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.dansontheroad.com/2019/01/22/3-days-in-luang-prabang-laos/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Laos » Luang Prabang
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Danial Ariff Bin Ahmad Nordin
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.dansontheroad.com/2019/01/22/3-days-in-luang-prabang-laos/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Villa Chitdara
- Tamnak Lao
- Joy’s Restaurant’s
- Tamarind Restaurant’s
- Mount Phou Si
- Wat Chom Si
- Wat Xieng Thong
- Le Banneton
- Joma Bakery Cafe
- Saffron Coffee
- Zurich Bread Factory and Cafe
- Royal Palace
- Luang Prabang Night Market
- Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre
- Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center
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