Luang Prabang Airport 11 min
Wat Xiengthong (10 min) Buddhist temple complex featuring a variety of ornately detailed shrines, prayer halls & gardens. Tat Sae Waterfalls (21 min) Best in the rainy season, these scenic waterfalls flow over limestone & form varied swimming pools. Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (6 min) Displays of clothing, craft tools, plus religious & ritual objects related to various ethnic groups. Wat Sibounheuang (9 min) Pha Tad Ke / Botanical Garden Reception (8 min) Botanical garden featuring bamboo, orchids & other local flora, plus a cafe in a picturesque locale. Wat May Souvannapoumaram (7 min) Built in the 18th century, the city's largest monastery houses gold Buddha statues & wood carvings. Wat Chom Si (7 min) Haw Pha Bang (7 min) Intricate Buddhist temple located in the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum, built in 1963. Elephant Village Sanctuary & Resort (7 min) Attraction offering up-close experiences with elephants, including feeding, bathing & walks. Phousi Hill (7 min) Accessible by hiking, this summit with sweeping views is a well-known spot to watch the sunset. Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang (8 min) Monks accept food offerings at sunrise in a Laotian Buddhist ritual that starts on this main street. Wat Wisunarat (6 min) Buddhist temple dating to the 16th century, known for its large, watermelon-domed stupa. Royal Palace (8 min) Local-history museum in a stately former king's mansion with gardens & ornate architectural accents. Kuang Si Waterfall (44 min) 3-tiered hillside waterfalls cascading into small swimming pools, accessible by walkways & bridges. Night Market (7 min) Bustling cluster of vendors selling local street foods & baked goods, plus paper lamps & textiles. |