Attractions in Luang Prabang

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..

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

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

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..

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

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

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

A lush butterfly sanctuary near the Kuang Si Waterfalls with native species flying freely inside a netted garden..

A charming temple on the northern peninsula, notable for its traditional Lao murals and quiet atmosphere..

A small but significant temple next to Wat Visounnarath, once dedicated to the guardian spirits of Luang Prabang..

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

A peaceful temple at the foot of Mount Phousi known for its resident monks and meditation sessions..

A secluded temple across the Mekong once used as a royal retreat before coronation ceremonies..