12 Best Things To Do in Luang Prabang, Laos (UNESCO Town You Must Visit)

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1. 0:18

   Wat Xieng Thong

   ⛩️ Temple · Historic Peninsula

   The Royal Chariot Hall with its carved golden facade still houses the royal chariot.

2. 1:59

   Kuang Si Falls

   🚆 Day trip · Kuang Si

   Go on a sunny day, when the colours of the pools come alive.

3. 2:51

   Mekong River Sunset Cruise

   🚡 Activity · Historic Peninsula

4. 3:58

   Luang Prabang Night Market

   🛒 Market · Historic Peninsula

   A good spot to buy Lao whisky as well as handicrafts and souvenirs.

5. 4:30

   Night Market Food Alley

   🍜 Street food · Historic Peninsula

6. 5:05

   Pak Ou Caves

   🚆 Day trip · Pak Ou

   About an hour by boat; the upper cave takes around 200 stairs, so if visiting only one, choose the lower cave.

7. 7:51

   Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham

   ⛩️ Temple · Historic Peninsula

   A peaceful escape from the market bustle in the evening.

8. 9:18

   Mount Phousi

   🥾 Hike · Historic Peninsula

   Arrive 20 to 30 minutes before sunset for the best light.

9. 10:07

   Sisavangvong Road

   🛍️ Shopping · Historic Peninsula

   The stalls are usually not crowded and offer a glimpse of everyday local life.

10. 12:49

    Ban Xang Hai (Whisky Village)

    🛍️ Shopping · Ban Xang Hai

    An easy detour on the boat trip to the Pak Ou Caves; bottles with snakes or scorpions inside are sold here.