Luang Prabang or Louangphrabang is a city in Laos, formerly the capital of a kingdom called Lan Xang (Kingdom of the Elephant) from the 14th century to 1946. Currently, Luang Prabang is home to the largest domestic and foreign tourists in Laos. Over the years, Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Laos, has witnessed many ups and downs of history. However, its material value and spiritual value remain the same over time. Best Destinations To Go In Luang Prabang will take you to some highlight spots in Luang Prabang picture. Indochina tours Laos
Luang Prabang with the view from above- source: internet
- Xieng Thong Pagoda
Xieng Thong Temple is the most important temple in Luang Prabang, located at the end of Sakkarin Road. The temple was built in 1560 under King Setthathirat, the main gate of the temple on the banks of the Mekong. On the main holidays of the year, Xieng Thong pagoda becomes extremely bustling, especially in the evening, as thousands of people come to the pagoda to admire the real gold Buddha statue and attend the Buddha bath with aromatic water and perfume.
The temple charges visitors for foreign visitors between 8am and 5pm. Outside of that time, visitors can tour around the temple grounds free of charge and comfortably chat with the monks here.
Peaceful scene in Xieng Thong Temple- source: internet
- Kuang Si waterfall
Kuang Si is a complex of three cascades, of which the main waterfall is about 60m high with streams flowing down from above to create a white foam that flushes out the mist to create an impressive setting. As one of the most attractive tourist attractions of the Elephant country, so visitors not only visit the forest, but also climbed climbing and bathing waterfall, bathing lake. In the middle of the fresh air of Kuang Si, visitors also hear the birds singing together with the melodious melancholy mixed together, as a beautiful harmony to make the spirit also add to the excitement. Tours in Laos
Location: 30 km south of Luang Prabang center.
The miraculous beauty of the Kuang Si Waterfall- source: internet
- Pak Ou Cave
Hang Ou is located north of Luang Prabang, in the Mekong Delta so visitors can come here by land or water. Hang is famous for the Buddha sculptures, although these sculptures are mostly damaged, but the scenery around the cave is indeed worth exploring.
A corner of the Mekong from Pak Ou- source: internet
- Luang Prabang night market
Open daily from 18.00 to 23.00, Luang Prabang night market extends from the foot of Phou Si mountain to the end of the main street of the city where visitors should visit, if you want to get special souvenirs. . At the night market, visitors can enjoy the cuisine of Laos in the dining area or buy colorful scarves, colorful umbrellas or paper lanterns.
Location: Sisavangvong Road, divided into two main areas are food and souvenir area.
Corner night market shimmering color- source: internet
The highest point in Luang Prabang, Mount Phou Si is the ideal place for visitors to view the panoramic view of the romantic capital of the Mekong River. To conquer the peak of Phou Si, visitors must cross 329 steps built of red brick. Each ladder is wide and low in the middle and there is a stopover between the mountain road and the rest, so visitors can go to the mountain without too much difficulty.
Location: Near Sisavangvong Road and opposite Royal Palace Museum.
The peaceful religious corner of Mount Phou Si temple- source: internet
- Whiskey Village
The reason why the village is so named is that the village’s famous specialty is local whiskey and snake-worms, mixed with whiskey and sold in unique shape bottles. As the village is located directly on the route to Pak Ou Cave, visitors can visit this place before visiting the cave.
A shop selling specialty wines of the village- source: internet
- Elephant park
Located about 15 km north of the city center near the Nam Khan River, Luang Prabang elephant park is the place to cultivate and preserve the famous elephants in Laos. Here visitors will be able to visit and learn about the life of elephants, especially to travel on the back of the elephant and explore the Tad Sae waterfall.
Mahouts riding the elephants- source: internet
Wat Xieng Thong, Kuang Si Waterfall, Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang Night Market, Phou Si Mountain, etc are among the many attractions that travelers should not miss while touring Luang Prabang. Best Destinations To Go In Luang Prabang is what you need to know about favorite spots for your trip to Luang Prabang.
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