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Wat Xiengthong
Buddhist temple
Buddhist temple complex featuring a variety of ornately detailed shrines, prayer halls & gardens.
4.50 (2.9K reviews)
(~6.2 km from centre)
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Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Centre
Craft store
👍👍 A great place working for a great cause. Very educational and the tour is free (although there was no guide available when I went).
I did a half day silk weaving workshop which was fun and I was able to make the perfect souvenir. It was affordable and I learned a lot about weaving. The master weave...
4.80 (223 reviews)
(~8.29 km from centre)
3
Luang Prabang morning market
Market
Early morning market with vendors selling local fruit, vegetables & meats, plus handmade textiles.
4.40 (1.5K reviews)
(~7.01 km from centre)
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Luang Prabang Night Market
Night market
Bustling cluster of vendors selling local street foods & baked goods, plus paper lamps & textiles.
4.30 (4.9K reviews)
(~6.84 km from centre)
5
Phousi Hill
Buddhist temple
Accessible by hiking, this summit with sweeping views is a well-known spot to watch the sunset.
4.30 (4.8K reviews)
(~6.65 km from centre)
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Khopfa Mekong Cruise
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A very nice and relaxing cruise on a two floor boat with sitting areas, resting chairs, hammocks, good relaxing music, a bar and an option to order food.
The cruise sets sail at 17:30 (not sure if every day) for 2 hours and costs 100k for an adult and 50k for a child.
An interesting point in the c...
4.70 (150 reviews)
(~6.49 km from centre)
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Wat Wisunarat
Buddhist temple
Buddhist temple dating to the 16th century, known for its large, watermelon-domed stupa.
4.40 (480 reviews)
(~6.46 km from centre)
8
Haw Phra Bang
Place of worship
Intricate Buddhist temple located in the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum, built in 1963.
4.40 (292 reviews)
(~6.74 km from centre)
9
Wat May Souvannapoumaram
Buddhist temple
Built in the 18th century, the city's largest monastery houses gold Buddha statues & wood carvings.
4.40 (267 reviews)
(~6.87 km from centre)
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Heuan Chan Heritage House
Cultural center
👍👍 An undiscovered gem, I was the only Traveller here. A refurbished traditional house with more information than its National Museum. Learn about their house visiting ceremonies, the morning alms, dress code, instruments to even culinary arts!
There is a small cafe with well at the back and a wash ro...
4.40 (240 reviews)
(~6.66 km from centre)
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National Museum
Heritage museum
Local-history museum in a stately former king's mansion with gardens & ornate architectural accents.
4.10 (2.3K reviews)
(~6.84 km from centre)
12
Phosy Market
Market
👍 Day market in Luang Prabang where you can buy everything. Nice to explore the local vegetables and fruits as well as meat market.
4.10 (1.2K reviews)
(~8.01 km from centre)
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Wat Manorom
Buddhist temple
👍👍 It’s a little out of the way for those staying downtown but is definitely worth a visit. I particularly enjoyed the bright and colorful wall paintings, one of the unique things about this temple. There were no admission fees during my visit.
4.40 (144 reviews)
(~6.98 km from centre)
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Wat Pa Phon Phao
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Nice temple with good views. Can go up inside the pagoda, which has small holes to peep through to see more of the area and has a painted history of Buddha. Not far from handicraft village (ODOP)
4.30 (196 reviews)
(~5.15 km from centre)
15
Tat Sae Waterfalls
Tourist attraction
Best in the rainy season, these scenic waterfalls flow over limestone & form varied swimming pools.
4.00 (1.3K reviews)
(~4.68 km from centre)
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Wat Aham
Buddhist temple
Buddhist temple, built in 1818, with stone stupas & a prayer hall decorated with colorful murals.
4.30 (114 reviews)
(~6.49 km from centre)
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Dara Market
Market
Local shopping market peddling a variety of goods, such as souvenirs & handmade clothing.
3.90 (1.2K reviews)
(~6.77 km from centre)
18
Manifa Elephant Camp Luang Prabang Office
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Wonderful experience with an affordable full-day tour. Admittedly I was a bit tired by the 20k bike ride, but enjoyed stopping to see local villagers make paper. Lunch at the elephant lodge was good and picturesque overlooking the river. Kayaking to the caves was a wonderful way to see the surroundi...
4.60 (57 reviews)
(~6.39 km from centre)
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Wat That Luang
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Wat That Luang
Wat That Luang was built on a low hill by King Manthatourat (1817-36), located in a large open streatch of land where royal cremations were held as well as annual ceremonies. Before 1975 it was the place of cremation for the members of the royal family.
4.20 (86 reviews)
(~7.29 km from centre)
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Wat Siphoutthabath
Buddhist temple
👍👍 If you find somewhere to spend the evening time instead of walking up to Phu Si Hill or shopping at the night market, then you should visit here! After 6 pm, the main chapel of Wat Siphoutthabath is open for evening prayers. In this time you can go inside the beautiful murals on the wall which paint...
4.10 (98 reviews)
(~6.48 km from centre)