| on the banks of the mekong river, this upscale hotel with a colonial vibe is a 4 minute walk from wat xieng thong buddhist temple and 1 km from both the royal palace and mount phousi. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. freebies include a breakfast buffet and loaner bikes. suites add sitting areas and desks. posh rooms with tropical furnishings and carved wood decor feature free wi fi, wood beamed ceilings and balconies. theres also a garden. a restaurant with patio seating offers river views
Luang Prabang Airport 12 min
Haw Pha Bang (15 min)
Intricate Buddhist temple located in the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum, built in 1963. Phousi Hill (6 min)
Accessible by hiking, this summit with sweeping views is a well-known spot to watch the sunset. Pha Tad Ke / Botanical Garden Reception (5 min)
Botanical garden featuring bamboo, orchids & other local flora, plus a cafe in a picturesque locale. Tat Sae Waterfalls (31 min)
Best in the rainy season, these scenic waterfalls flow over limestone & form varied swimming pools. Wat Xiengthong (2 min)
Buddhist temple complex featuring a variety of ornately detailed shrines, prayer halls & gardens. Night Market (17 min)
Bustling cluster of vendors selling local street foods & baked goods, plus paper lamps & textiles. Wat Chom Si (16 min) Wat Sibounheuang (5 min) Wat Wisunarat (7 min)
Buddhist temple dating to the 16th century, known for its large, watermelon-domed stupa. Royal Palace (14 min)
Local-history museum in a stately former king's mansion with gardens & ornate architectural accents. Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (6 min)
Displays of clothing, craft tools, plus religious & ritual objects related to various ethnic groups. Elephant Village Sanctuary & Resort (14 min)
Attraction offering up-close experiences with elephants, including feeding, bathing & walks. Pak Ou Caves ຖ້ຳຕິ່ງ (47 min)
Peaceful caves lined with hundreds of miniature carved wooden Buddhas & an altar for reflection. Wat May Souvannapoumaram (18 min)
Built in the 18th century, the city's largest monastery houses gold Buddha statues & wood carvings. Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang (10 min)
Monks accept food offerings at sunrise in a Laotian Buddhist ritual that starts on this main street. | 
