Luang Prabang Airport 9 min
Haw Pha Bang (4 min) Intricate Buddhist temple located in the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum, built in 1963. Wat Sibounheuang (7 min) Elephant Village Sanctuary & Resort (5 min) Attraction offering up-close experiences with elephants, including feeding, bathing & walks. Wat Xiengthong (8 min) Buddhist temple complex featuring a variety of ornately detailed shrines, prayer halls & gardens. Royal Palace (5 min) Local-history museum in a stately former king's mansion with gardens & ornate architectural accents. Wat Chom Si (5 min) Night Market (4 min) Bustling cluster of vendors selling local street foods & baked goods, plus paper lamps & textiles. Wat May Souvannapoumaram (4 min) Built in the 18th century, the city's largest monastery houses gold Buddha statues & wood carvings. Wat Aham (16 min) Buddhist temple, built in 1818, with stone stupas & a prayer hall decorated with colorful murals. Tat Sae Waterfalls (24 min) Best in the rainy season, these scenic waterfalls flow over limestone & form varied swimming pools. Pha Tad Ke / Botanical Garden Reception (16 min) Botanical garden featuring bamboo, orchids & other local flora, plus a cafe in a picturesque locale. Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (18 min) Displays of clothing, craft tools, plus religious & ritual objects related to various ethnic groups. Phousi Hill (4 min) Accessible by hiking, this summit with sweeping views is a well-known spot to watch the sunset. Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang (5 min) Monks accept food offerings at sunrise in a Laotian Buddhist ritual that starts on this main street. Wat Wisunarat (17 min) Buddhist temple dating to the 16th century, known for its large, watermelon-domed stupa. |