Luang Prabang: Tips

Luang Prabang is the former Capital of Laos and it is a UNESCO World Heritage City.

It is a city surrounded by a wonderful patchwork of traditional Lao wooden houses and hints of European architecture, reminders of when Laos was part of the French Colony of Indochina.

To do:

Alms Ceremony: Monks at dawn collecting alms from kneeling villagers and tourists, along Sakkaline Road near Wat Sensoukharam.
Haw Kam: The Royal Palace
Wat Xieng Thong: The oldest monastery in the city and the most beautiful
Phou Si/Chomsy Hill: Great view of the whole city. Sunrise/Sunset spot.
Vipassana Temple
Wat Khili, Wat Sirimoungkhoun Sayaram, Wat Sop Sickharam
Mekong River
Night Market

Others:

Hiking: Mount Phousi
Zipline: Tad Sae Waterfalls
Tad Thong Waterfall and Nature Trail
Spa
Cooking Classes: Tamarind, The Terrace, Bamboo Tree
Volunteer

Hotels:

Amantaka
Indigo House Hotel
Sofitel
Mylaohome Hotel
Les 3 Nagas Hotel

Restaurants

Manda de Laos: Best one
Joma Bakery Cafe
Indigo Cafe
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Outside Luang Prabang:

Kuang Si Falls: 20.000 kip
Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre
Kuang Si Falls Butterfly Park
Tad Sae Waterfall
Pak Ou Caves: Situated along the Mekong River and can be reached by road (around 1h) or river boat (around 1h30). There are over 4.000 Buddha Statues.

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