Wattay International Airport 2 hr 46
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (7 min) Displays of clothing, craft tools, plus religious & ritual objects related to various ethnic groups. Luang Prabang Morning market (5 min) Night market (3 min) Bustling cluster of vendors selling local street foods & baked goods, plus paper lamps & textiles. Wat Sibounheuang (18 min) Wat May Souvannapoumaram (5 min) Built in the 18th century, the city's largest monastery houses gold Buddha statues & wood carvings. Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang (13 min) Monks accept food offerings at sunrise in a Laotian Buddhist ritual that starts on this main street. Wat Wisunarat (13 min) Buddhist temple dating to the 16th century, known for its large, watermelon-domed stupa. Wat Chom Si (12 min) Phousi Hill (2 min) Accessible by hiking, this summit with sweeping views is a well-known spot to watch the sunset. Royal Palace (10 min) Local-history museum in a stately former king's mansion with gardens & ornate architectural accents. Pak Ou Caves ຖ້ຳຕິ່ງ (43 min) Peaceful caves lined with hundreds of miniature carved wooden Buddhas & an altar for reflection. Elephant Village Sanctuary & Resort (9 min) Attraction offering up-close experiences with elephants, including feeding, bathing & walks. Wat Xiengthong (6 min) Buddhist temple complex featuring a variety of ornately detailed shrines, prayer halls & gardens. Tat Sae Waterfalls (26 min) Best in the rainy season, these scenic waterfalls flow over limestone & form varied swimming pools. Haw Pha Bang (8 min) Intricate Buddhist temple located in the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum, built in 1963. |