LUANG PRABANG, LAOS | 10 Incredible Things To Do In & Around Luang Prabang

12 places in this vlog

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1. 1:11

   Luang Prabang Old Town

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Historic Peninsula

   Most of the temples in the old town can be visited for free.

2. 1:56

   Royal Palace (Haw Kham)

   🏰 Palace · Historic Peninsula

   Bags must be left in a locker room.

3. 2:29

   Haw Pha Bang

   ⛩️ Temple · Historic Peninsula · brief mention

4. 2:53

   Mount Phousi

   🥾 Hike · Historic Peninsula

   The stairs start opposite the palace entrance; arrive an hour before sunset to get a spot.

5. 3:47

   UXO Lao Visitor Centre

   🏛️ Museum · Ban Phonheuang

   Entry is free, with an optional donation at the exit.

6. 4:48

   Luang Prabang Night Market

   🛒 Market · Historic Peninsula

   The street is closed to traffic from 5 to 10 p.m. every evening.

7. 5:10

   Night Market Food Alley

   🍜 Street food · Historic Peninsula

8. 5:35

   Mekong River Sunset Cruise

   🚡 Activity · Historic Peninsula

   Offers comfy seats, a bar and tapas, plus an included welcome drink and snack.

9. 6:13

   Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre

   🏛️ Museum · Historic Peninsula

   Especially useful to visit before going to ethnic minority villages.

10. 7:06

    Living Land Farm

    🚡 Activity · Outskirts

    Ends with rice-based treats, and fees fund free English classes for local kids; book ahead as spots are limited.

11. 8:48

    Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre

    🌳 Park · Kuang Si

    Entry is included in the Kuang Si Falls ticket; buying merchandise supports the centre.

12. 9:41

    Kuang Si Falls

    🚆 Day trip · Kuang Si

    Arrive right at opening to avoid crowds; a short raft tour at the top costs a small fee.