For many people who have the first trip in Luang Prabang, Laos, they will not know what to do in Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang is one of the most attractive destinations in Laos. Therefore, this destination is filled with so many stunning views and interesting activities to do during your trip. Here is list of “what to do in Luang Prabang” that you should try in your first trip in this city. Tours Indochina
- Cruise along Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves
Being the first thing on the list of what to do in Luang Prabang, cruising along Mekong River is an interesting experience for any tourist when visiting Luang Prabang.
Cruise along Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves
Luang Prabang is situated along Mekong River, so your trip to Luang Prabang would be not complete if you do not spend at least a little time on the Mekong. With this experience, you will have chance to flow right beside the city and visit the Pak Ou Caves, which are located in limestone cliffs above the Mekong River and contain many wooden Buddha statues. This two-hour cruise will bring you a lot of beautiful river scenery as well as the rustic beauty of the northern Laos countryside.
- Visit Temple of the Golden City
Wat Xieng Thong, also known as Temple of the Golden City is the second destination on the list of what to do in Luang Prabang. Wat Xieng Thong is built in 1560 by King Setthathilat and is the most important and magnificent of all Lao temples. The temple is well-known as the location for the coronation of Lao kings and an important gathering place for significant annual festivities.
Wat Xieng Thong (Temple of the Golden City), one of the oldest temples in Luang Prabang
Nowadays, Wat Xieng Thong still remains its original architecture with repairs undertaken to the roof, and gold leaf gilding and gold lacquering restoration added to the walls and entrance.
- Enjoy Lao food
Lao cuisine is unique, which distinct from other Southeast Asian cuisines. Lao traditional food is dry, spicy and very delicious based on fish, buffalo meat, pork, poultry and especially herbs, and usually eaten along with sticky rice. So if you want your trip to Luang Prabang to be complete, enjoying Lao food should be on the list of what to do in Luang Prabang.
Larb, the special cuisine in Luang Prabang
In Luang Prabang, you can try Lao food at various local Lao restaurants along the Mekong River Roadside to have the most wonderful experience.
- Taste wine in Whisky Village
Whisky Village is also known as Ban Xang Hai Village and is one of the attractions in Pak Ou Caves. The local calls this place Whisky Village due to the main attraction of local Lao whisky, which is made and sold here. The special thing in Lao whisky is to be soaked with all kinds of creepy crawlies, from scorpions, geckos, centipedes and snakes. In addition to Lao whisky, you can also buy silk and other crafts at the village.
Lao whisky is made with all kinds of creepy crawlies
Besides, Whisky Village also has a small temple with a few monks. You can spend a little time to visit the temple to learn more about the local tradition as well as culture.
Laos is a country full with magnificent scenery to watch and interesting things to do and explore. And it can be said that no trip to Lao would be complete without spending a little time on visiting and exploring Luang Prabang. The list of things to do in Luang Prabang is a suggestion for you to have a perfect and memorable trip in Luang Prabang.
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