Things to Do in Luang Prabang
7 activities and experiences for backpackers.
Browse the night market along Sisavangvong Road for textiles, crafts, and $1 buffet dinners
Browse the night market along Sisavangvong Road for textiles, crafts, and $1 buffet dinners
Climb to the top of Phousi Hill for sunset views over both rivers
Climb to the top of Phousi Hill for sunset views over both rivers ($3 entry)
Explore Pak Ou Caves by boat
Explore Pak Ou Caves by boat (Buddhist caves filled with thousands of Buddha statues)
Swim in the turquoise pools at Kuang Si Falls
Swim in the turquoise pools at Kuang Si Falls ($3 entry, 30 km from town)
Take the 2-day slow boat from/to the Thai border — one of Southeast Asia's great journeys
Take the 2-day slow boat from/to the Thai border — one of Southeast Asia's great journeys
Visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most ornate temple in Laos
Visit Wat Xieng Thong, the most ornate temple in Laos
Watch the alms-giving ceremony at dawn
Watch the alms-giving ceremony at dawn (observe respectfully from a distance; do not touch monks or use flash photography)