Experience the best of Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a small royal town in northern Laos on the Mekong, with gilded temples, French colonial houses, morning alms-giving and nearby waterfalls.
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Luang Prabang sits on a peninsula where the Nam Khan river joins the Mekong, ringed by green mountains. It was the royal capital of the Lao kingdom until 1975, and its whole old centre is a World Heritage site, a mix of Lao temples and French colonial shophouses. Wat Xieng Thong, built in the 16th century, has sweeping roofs and glass mosaics, and the former Royal Palace now serves as the national museum.
A flight of steps leads up Mount Phousi for views of the river at sunset. Each morning monks in saffron robes walk through the streets collecting offerings of rice, a tradition kept for centuries. Kuang Si Falls, a series of turquoise pools in the forest, lie about thirty kilometres south, and the Pak Ou Caves, filled with thousands of Buddha images, are a boat ride up the Mekong.
Lao food is built on sticky rice eaten by hand, with laap, a minced-meat salad with herbs and lime, grilled river fish, spicy jeow dips and the local sausage. Baguettes and strong coffee are a legacy of the French years. The cool dry months from November to February are the most comfortable, and the Lao New Year in mid-April brings water-throwing and processions.
- 3 skip-the-line tickets
- Free cancellation on 61% of experiences
- Day trips to Pak Ou Caves
Top 8 attractions in Luang Prabang
Food and drink experiences in Luang Prabang
35
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Outdoor and adventure activities in Luang Prabang
21- Free cancellation
For couples in Luang Prabang
8
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Questions about Luang Prabang
- What is there to do in Luang Prabang?
- We list 255 experiences in Luang Prabang. The largest groups are day trips (47), city tours (26).
- What are the top attractions in Luang Prabang?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Luang Prabang are Kuang Si Falls (Tat Kuang Si), Pak Ou Caves, Whisky Village (Ban Xang Hai), Golden City Temple (Wat Xieng Thong).
- What is the most popular experience in Luang Prabang?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,944 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Luang Prabang take?
- The typical experience in Luang Prabang lasts about 6.5 hours; the middle half run between 4 hours and 9 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Luang Prabang?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 61% of the 255 experiences we hold for Luang Prabang. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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