Luang Prabang Airport 32 min
Wat May Souvannapoumaram (26 min) Built in the 18th century, the city's largest monastery houses gold Buddha statues & wood carvings. Wat Chom Si (28 min) Nahm Dong Park (17 min) Pha Tad Ke / Botanical Garden Reception (28 min) Botanical garden featuring bamboo, orchids & other local flora, plus a cafe in a picturesque locale. Haw Pha Bang (27 min) Intricate Buddhist temple located in the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum, built in 1963. Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (27 min) Displays of clothing, craft tools, plus religious & ritual objects related to various ethnic groups. Elephant Village Sanctuary & Resort (27 min) Attraction offering up-close experiences with elephants, including feeding, bathing & walks. Kuang Si Waterfall (55 min) 3-tiered hillside waterfalls cascading into small swimming pools, accessible by walkways & bridges. Night Market (26 min) Bustling cluster of vendors selling local street foods & baked goods, plus paper lamps & textiles. Wat Xiengthong (31 min) Buddhist temple complex featuring a variety of ornately detailed shrines, prayer halls & gardens. Royal Palace (27 min) Local-history museum in a stately former king's mansion with gardens & ornate architectural accents. Phousi Hill (27 min) Accessible by hiking, this summit with sweeping views is a well-known spot to watch the sunset. Wat Sibounheuang (29 min) Wat Wisunarat (27 min) Buddhist temple dating to the 16th century, known for its large, watermelon-domed stupa. Tat Sae Waterfalls (37 min) Best in the rainy season, these scenic waterfalls flow over limestone & form varied swimming pools. |