Luang Prabang Destination Guide
This city is a must-see for any visitor to Laos.
Luang Prabang is small, and just about everywhere can be reached by foot so practically any guesthouse or hotel in Luang Prabang is well located. The town has dozens of temples and religious sites, most of which are located in the old quarter.
Use this Luang Prabang Destination Guide to determine what there is to see and do while you are in Luang Prabang. Our Luang Prabang Tours Guide lists some companies that are able to give you competitive prices on things to do around town. You may also want to speak to your host, as they can give you detailed local information. More general information about things to do around the country can be found in our Laos Country Guide.
Luang Prabang Destination Guide
Luang Prabang may be one of the best places to spend Pii Mai (Laos New Year) in mid-April. The three day water festival is observed by locals with a colorful procession starting from the Wat That Chom Si on Mount Phousi, an entertaining ceremony involving the Royal Palace Museum, the wearing of traditional costumes and, of course, a good quantity of water with which to douse hot celebrants.Things to See & Do - Luang Prabang
Wat Xieng Thong
Mount Phousi and Wat That Chom Si
Ban Phanom Village
Situated 4 km east is a small village famous for its cotton and silk hand-weavings. There is a small market set up here, and you can wander in the village and see village women weaving on their hand looms or bargain with them for their finished products.
