Luang Prabang Airport 9 min
Royal Palace (8 min) Local-history museum in a stately former king's mansion with gardens & ornate architectural accents. Wat Aham (5 min) Buddhist temple, built in 1818, with stone stupas & a prayer hall decorated with colorful murals. Haw Pha Bang (7 min) Intricate Buddhist temple located in the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum, built in 1963. Pha Tad Ke / Botanical Garden Reception (8 min) Botanical garden featuring bamboo, orchids & other local flora, plus a cafe in a picturesque locale. Tat Sae Waterfalls (22 min) Best in the rainy season, these scenic waterfalls flow over limestone & form varied swimming pools. Wat Sibounheuang (9 min) Wat Chom Si (6 min) Wat May Souvannapoumaram (7 min) Built in the 18th century, the city's largest monastery houses gold Buddha statues & wood carvings. Wat Wisunarat (5 min) Buddhist temple dating to the 16th century, known for its large, watermelon-domed stupa. Elephant Village Sanctuary & Resort (7 min) Attraction offering up-close experiences with elephants, including feeding, bathing & walks. Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (6 min) Displays of clothing, craft tools, plus religious & ritual objects related to various ethnic groups. Night Market (7 min) Bustling cluster of vendors selling local street foods & baked goods, plus paper lamps & textiles. Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang (7 min) Monks accept food offerings at sunrise in a Laotian Buddhist ritual that starts on this main street. Phousi Hill (7 min) Accessible by hiking, this summit with sweeping views is a well-known spot to watch the sunset. Wat Xiengthong (10 min) Buddhist temple complex featuring a variety of ornately detailed shrines, prayer halls & gardens. |