Luang Prabang Airport 9 min
Tat Sae Waterfalls (28 min) Best in the rainy season, these scenic waterfalls flow over limestone & form varied swimming pools. Wat Xiengthong (16 min) Buddhist temple complex featuring a variety of ornately detailed shrines, prayer halls & gardens. Pak Ou Caves ຖ້ຳຕິ່ງ (44 min) Peaceful caves lined with hundreds of miniature carved wooden Buddhas & an altar for reflection. Phousi Hill (18 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 May Souvannapoumaram (2 min) Built in the 18th century, the city's largest monastery houses gold Buddha statues & wood carvings. Wat Wisunarat (14 min) Buddhist temple dating to the 16th century, known for its large, watermelon-domed stupa. Wat Chom Si (12 min) Night Market (2 min) Bustling cluster of vendors selling local street foods & baked goods, plus paper lamps & textiles. Haw Pha Bang (3 min) Intricate Buddhist temple located in the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum, built in 1963. Elephant Village Sanctuary & Resort (4 min) Attraction offering up-close experiences with elephants, including feeding, bathing & walks. Royal Palace (4 min) Local-history museum in a stately former king's mansion with gardens & ornate architectural accents. Wat Sibounheuang (14 min) Pha Tad Ke / Botanical Garden Reception (9 min) Botanical garden featuring bamboo, orchids & other local flora, plus a cafe in a picturesque locale. Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (8 min) Displays of clothing, craft tools, plus religious & ritual objects related to various ethnic groups. |