Beautiful city view of Luang Prabang in Laos

Luang Prabang

“A charming World Heritage town that exudes spirituality and romance”

As the former royal capital of Laos, Luang Prabang today is the country’s spiritual centre with the highest concentration of temples located in the Old Quarter.

Nestled in a valley at the confluence of the Mekong and Khan rivers, Luang Prabang is endowed with picturesque landscapes of palm-lined riverbanks, ornate golden temples, and ancient monuments. The town’s fusion of well-preserved traditional Lao buildings alongside French colonial architecture has earned Luang Prabang the status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

WHY WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE IT

  • Pleasant town for walking or cycling to explore the temples and fascinating traditional Lao and French colonial architecture
  • With nature at its doorstep, there are ample outdoor activities in the nearby hills including trekking, mountain biking, and kayaking
  • As the spiritual centre of Laos, Luang Prabang has the highest concentration of temples in the Old Quarter
Within Easy Reach Of...
Vientiane 45min flight
Pakse 1hr 40min flight
Hanoi, Vietnam 1hr 10min flight
Bangkok, Thailand 1hr 50min flight
Travel Tips
  • Rise at dawn to observe the morning ritual of alms giving as monks from all the temples walk through town to collect food for the day
  • Climb to the top of Mount Phousi for spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. The best time is at dusk when the temperatures have dropped and you’ll be rewarded with amazing sunset views
  • The Night Market near Wat Mai and Sisavangvong Road, is the best place for souvenir shopping, particularly for H’mong textiles

Wat Xieng Thong, constructed in the 16th century, is one of the most important monasteries in Laos

Hundreds of monks walk through town for the daily alms giving or 'tak bak' as it is called in Lao

Kuang Si Falls is an impressive 50-metre high, three-tier waterfall, one of the largest in Luang Prabang

Pak Ou caves houses thousands of Buddha images and statues

Watching the sunset over the Mekong River is an experience not to be missed

Hotels We Recommend

Amantaka

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Suitable for:
Families, Romance
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Belmond La Residence, Phou Vao is a sanctuary of tranquility with magnificent mountain views overlooking the forest floor

Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao

Luang Prabang, Laos

Suitable for:
Romance
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View overlooking the Luang Say Residence located in the UNESCO heritage city of Luang Prabang

The Luang Say Residence

Luang Prabang, Laos

Suitable for:
Families, Romance
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View from inside the beautiful Bill Bensley resort with riverside views of the natural Forrests from Hilltop Tented suites.

Rosewood Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, Laos

Suitable for:
Families, Romance
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The former French officer quarters during the Indochina era, Avani+ Luang Prabang is a modern boutique hotel overlooking a peaceful infinity pool

Avani+ Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, Laos

Suitable for:
Couples, Romance, Small Meeting
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