Luang Prabang

A small but powerful exhibition about the legacy of unexploded ordnance in Laos from the Secret War era..

A scenic slow-boat cruise along the Mekong River, the classic way to arrive in or depart from Luang Prabang..

A traditional weaving and papermaking village on the east bank of the Mekong, known for its sa paper workshops..

A centuries-old Theravada Buddhist tradition where monks walk barefoot through the old town collecting alms at dawn..

One of the oldest temples in the city, housing a large 14th-century seated bronze Buddha..

A hilltop temple adjacent to Mount Phousi with a gilded stupa and peaceful grounds away from the crowds..

A multi-tiered turquoise waterfall surrounded by jungle, about 30 km south of the city, with natural swimming pools..

The most splendid temple in Luang Prabang, renowned for its sweeping curved roofs and stunning Tree of Life mosaic..

Former royal residence turned museum housing the sacred Phra Bang Buddha image and royal artifacts..

Two sacred caves at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, filled with thousands of Buddha statues..

A major royal temple known for its ornate gilded relief panels on the front veranda..

The scenic tip of the peninsula where the Nam Khan river meets the Mekong, offering sweeping views from the eastern bank..

A 100-metre sacred hill in the city centre offering panoramic sunset views over the Mekong and the old town..

A small cave temple built into the base of Mount Phousi housing a Buddha footprint and ancient sculptures..

A museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the traditional arts, crafts, and cultures of Laos's diverse ethnic groups..

A prominent Thai-style temple rebuilt in 1718, notable for being the first sim in Luang Prabang roofed with tiles..

A lively nightly street market along Sisavangvong Road selling handicrafts, textiles, and Lao souvenirs..

A wide, multi-tiered limestone waterfall about 15 km southeast of the city, popular for swimming in the wet season..

A scenic walkway along the Mekong River offering sunset views, dotted with colonial-era buildings and restaurants..

The oldest operating temple in Luang Prabang, dating from 1513, home to the watermelon-shaped That Makmo stupa..