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Luang Prabang

What to see

Top attractions in Luang Prabang

Landmarks and local experiences worth adding to your visit.

Luang Prabang

Kuang Si Falls

Multi-tiered turquoise waterfalls with forest trails and designated swimming pools outside Luang Prabang.

08:00–17:30· 2–3 hours
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Multi-tiered turquoise waterfalls with forest trails and designated swimming pools outside Luang Prabang.

Address: Ban Long, Luang Prabang Province

Admission: Entrance ticket required

Luang Prabang

Mount Phousi

A central hill crowned by a golden stupa, with views across the old town and Mekong River.

06:00–18:00· 1–1.5 hours
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A central hill crowned by a golden stupa, with views across the old town and Mekong River.

Address: Luang Prabang Old Town

Admission: Small entrance fee

Luang Prabang
A UNESCO World Heritage former royal capital at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, famous for its saffron-robed monks and gilded temples.

Highlights

  • Alms-giving ceremony (Tak Bat) at dawn
  • Mount Phousi sunset viewpoint
  • Kuang Si Falls' turquoise pools
  • Royal Palace Museum
  • Night market on Sisavangvong Road

How to get there

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) connects to Vientiane, Hanoi, Siem Reap and Chiang Mai.
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Tours that visit Luang Prabang

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Luang Prabang Cultural Discovery — 3 Days

3 days · Easy · ★ 5.0

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Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Grand Journey — 15 Days

15 days · Moderate · ★ 5.0

Hanoi, an overnight Halong Bay cruise, Hoi An's lantern-lit Ancient Town, sunrise at Angkor Wat and the dawn alms-giving ceremony in Luang Prabang — our sign...

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