Luang Prabang, Laos is considered as one of the prettiest little cities you can visit over the world. This charming destination is located along the Mekong River and is famous for French colonial architecture, delicious food, great outdoor markets, small boutique shops and plenty of great hotels for all budgets. Specially, in this attractive city, you also can have many opportunities to explore and learn about unique Lao culture and cuisine. 3 things to see below will be good suggestions for you in a Luang Prabang visit. Indochina travel Laos
- Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center is opened in 2006 and situated in a historical building, protected by UNESCO. The center includes a museum, shop and café, which is plenty things to see in Luang Prabang. At the center, you will have opportunity to explore over 400 exhibits documenting the life and times of 30 ethnic groups in Laos both today and in the past.
Traditional textiles and clothing at the museum of Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center
There are many things to see at the museum of Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center, Luang Prabang such as: traditional textiles and clothing, jewellery, religious artefacts, handicraft tools, baskets, photography and household objects. Another aspect of culture addressed in the center is spiritual, religious and ritual objects of significance. Thanks to visits to Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center, you will get the best insight into the life as well as traditional culture of the Lao ethnic groups. Cambodia Discovery 8D – 7N
- Handicraft Night Market
If you want to learn about Lao culture, handicraft night market should be one of things to see in Luang Prabang. The night market is located along Sisavangvong Road from the Royal Palace Museum and is open daily from 5 pm to about 10 pm.
There is a large variety of hand-made products from Lao ethnic minority groups
Handicraft night market in Luang Prabang contains more than 300 handicraft vendors selling their hand-made products every night. Their products are mainly types of textile, exquisite ceramics, antiques, paintings, coffee and tea, quilts, shoes, silver, bags, bamboo lamps of different shades and sizes, and even rare spices. An attractive thing of this market is that the prices are quite cheap. Even if you are not good at bargaining, you can be sure that you will buy some products with suitable prices. If you do not have intention to buy anything, wandering around the market is also a good way to chat with the vendors to enrich your Lao cultural experiences. Besides, you can also taste local foods ranging from BBQ chicken and sticky rice to a well stocked vegetarian buffet.
- Morning Market
Morning Market is one of attractive things to see in Luang Prabang, which can help you explore and learn about daily life of Lao people. The Morning Market is located three blocks west of the National Museum and starts near the Nam Khan riverfront on a side street near Khem Khong Road.
Morning Market in Luang Prabang, Laos
In this market, you can find a large variety of common products such as vegetables, meats, rice and some fruits. Besides, many local products are sold in the market such as: ox-blood which is proposed in gelatinous cubes, serpents, bats, grilled insects (worms, grasshoppers, bee’s larvae, crickets and butterfly chrysalis), giblets covered with flies, caramelized pork’s head, and all sorts of leaves and plants which are used to make the traditional dishes.
With plenty of wonderful things to see, Luang Prabang is the busiest tourist destinations in Laos. For those of you who are interested in Lao culture and tradition, Luang Prabang is also an ideal city to visit with many things to see like handicraft night market, morning market and Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center. Surely, Luang Prabang can satisfy curious visitors and offer a memorable visit with many interesting experiences.
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