Luang Prabang is rich in tourism resources, whether you want to experience the humanistic landscape and local customs or to feel the natural landscape, you can be satisfied here. In the urban area, you can find the magnificent and solemn
Wat Xieng Thong, the luxurious
Royal Palace Museum, the
Wat Mai where the golden Buddha of Luang Prabang is worshipped during festivals, Mount Phousi, the highest point of Luang Prabang, which is crowded at sunrise and sunset, and the ancient and prosperous
Wat Wisunalat. Further out in the suburb, you can explore the
Pak Ou Caves and taste rice wine in the
Whisky Village. You can also give your soul a spa treatment at the majestic
Kuang Si Waterfall, or you can jump into the water pool at
Tad Sae Waterfall to wash away the dust.
Top Tourist Attractions in Luang Prabang and things to do in Luang Prabang
Top Attractions
Travelers to Luang Prabang will enjoy the natural scenery while experience religious culture, food culture and folk customs. Here below lists some top attractions in Luang Prabang.
Temples and Stupas
Luang Prabang is the center of Buddhism in Laos. There are more than 30 temples and pagodas in the urban area alone, and the inhabitants deeply believe in Buddhism, making it a veritable Buddhist capital. It is a sight to watch the almsgiving along the street every morning. The flourishing of Buddhism has resulted in a large number of ancient temples in Luang Prabang. Some temples are covered with banyan trees, some are full of flowers and trees, and some have large stupas. The main color of the temple decoration is red, noble and elegant; some are golden, glorious and resplendent; some are black, solemn and sober. Some of them are listed as famous temples in Southeast Asia, such as Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Wisunalat.
Luang Prabang is one of the most beautiful cities in Laos. Among the buildings in Laos, the architecture of temples is the most beautiful, while Luang Prabang has the most gorgeous and the most numerous temples in Laos.
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Markets
There are a number of moning markets and night markets in Luang Prabang. Hundreds of stallholders have been selling silk scarves, T-shirts, clothes, shoes, Hmong patchwork cloth carpets, paper products, silverware, bags, pottery, paper lanterns, bamboo lamps and more. You can hang around the markets, buy some souvenir and immerse in local Customs and culture.
Rivers and Lakes
Located at the confluence of the Nam Khan River and the Mekong River, many rivers and lakes can be seen in Luang Prabang.
Villages
You can take a slow boat or speed boat from the bank of the Mekong River directly opposite the Royal Palace Museum to the surrounding villages.
Cruise
Many tourists choose to arrive or depart from Luang Prabang by cruise, which takes longer than land transport, to enjoy the beautiful water scenery. There are daily ferries from Luang Prabang to and from Houay Xay,
Pakbeng and
Nong Khiaw in Laos.
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