Explore these must-see Luang Prabang attractions and choose a hotel nearby for ultimate convenience
Old Quarter Luang Prabang
走走遍天下XZLuang Prabang is definitely the most beautiful city in Laos!
It was once the most glorious ancient capital of Laos and the most carefully built city by France in the entire Southeast Asian colonial zone. The perfect combination of ancient Buddhist culture and modern French romance has made the United Nations list the entire city as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
But if you just walk through the city, you may not know the true face of Mount Lu because you are in the mountain. You must climb Mount Phu Si to see the whole picture of Luang Prabang.
Most people go up to see the sunset on the Meikong River in the evening, but if you go up the mountain earlier and overlook the entire city of Luang Prabang in the opposite direction, the sun is setting in the west, and the light at this time is the most beautiful.
The whole city is hidden in the green trees, and the French villas with red and yellow roofs are particularly charming. Surrounded by mountains in the distance, the clear river water in the near distance is set against the blue sky, and the curling smoke is also floating everywhere...
Luang Prabang at this time is the most romantic time!
Sisavangvong Road
兔兔子6Laos Foreigner Street is an ancient and romantic street, many of the buildings here were built during the French colonial period, so it also has a French taste. There are many family hotels in this area, you can choose a room to live, feel the quiet temple world during the day, and stroll around the night market on the foreigner street at night.
Royal Palace
Aariel423The Luang Prabang Palace Museum is located in the center of the old city of Labang, at the foot of Mount Psi, with tickets of 30,000kip. The Palace was built in 1904 and has been the bedding palace of kings of all ages. It is now a museum for people to visit. The Palace is dedicated to Labang Buddha and there are many exhibits to visit. But long sleeves and long pants are required to enter the hall. The greening of the scenery in the courtyard is also quite good and worth a visit. It seems that there are wonderful performances at fixed times.
Alms Giving Ceremony in Luang Prabang
Aariel423I wanted to go to Luang Prabang more than ten years ago, but I was attracted by a photo of Busch. Now I have a chance to go. In order to see Busch, I need to get up early. The weather is super hot in summer. The only advantage is that it is also very bright in the morning. After watching Busch, I can go directly to the morning market. Buddhism is the monks who receive food from people, but the monks only accept the quantity needed, and then give back the excess to other needy poor people, feeling the baptism of the mind and the power of faith in simple rituals.
Wat Xieng Thong
走走遍天下XZWat Xieng Thong, the only royal temple in Luang Prabang, has the "Tree of Life" that reveals the cycle of karma, the reclining Buddha, and the old abbot as the three treasures of the temple.
It is said that before the temple was built, there was a towering tree here. Later, this "Tree of Life" was painted on the back wall of the main hall. The patterns on it are all legends of karma and reincarnation in Buddhism.
The old abbot is on the right hand side of the Buddha in the main hall, and a photo of the old abbot is placed next to him, which is lifelike.
The reclining Buddha is not easy to find. It is said to be very effective, but people with destiny will always see it!
The gate of the temple is the cruise ship dock for visiting the Mae Khlong River.
Luang Prabang morning market
走走遍天下XZAfter attending the early morning monks' almsgiving activities in Luang Prabang, people usually go to the morning market in the city center.
The morning market is on a small street, with all kinds of stalls on both sides, some with wooden boards, some selling on the ground, and some slightly larger shops.
It feels completely different from the impression of the vegetable market. First, it is relatively quiet and orderly, without the constant hawking. Second, it is relatively clean, without the stench and sewage. Third, the clothes are very neat and generous, the image is decent, and there are many young people. Fourth, the goods are abundant and dazzling, covering almost all aspects of life.
There are also many things on sale that we don't usually see, such as mice🐭…
Phousi Hill
走走遍天下XZMount Phousi is an important attraction in the old town of Luang Prabang and an important Buddhist holy place. The mountain is not very high and can be reached in about 10 to 20 minutes. The entrances and exits on the upper and lower sides lead to the old town, so there is no need to worry about getting lost.
However, the steps are still quite steep, and the weather is hot, so it is best to choose the early morning and late evening.
Most people choose to go up in the evening to watch the sunset over the Mekong River, sitting quietly on the steps near the Shwedagon Pagoda on the top of the mountain, waiting for the sun to set. The area on the top of the mountain is not large, so it seems that there are quite a lot of people.
There are messy trees on the hillside, and there are few angles suitable for taking sunset photos. However, most people just want to enjoy the baptism of the sunset.
Hmong Night Market
TTeacher EyNight Market is just a walking distance to everything.It offers native products from Luang Prabang and souvenirs that are originated from here. Prices are affordable and worth it.
Phosy Market
精精灵背包游侠Ice drinks are a bit profitable, but a large cup of ice cubes plus a spoonful of milk tea jelly, the cost is only a few cents, not as attractive as the large glass ice drink made by the Malaysian people. The people of Southeast Asia are curious, the hotter the more they love to eat hot barbecue, roasted glutinous rice balls, snail meat, chicken hearts, 3 strings 3.2 yuan. Very fragrant and delicious. Lunch at the roadside store by the way, pig soup powder 16 yuan, popcorn cake 8 corners. The locals have ignored the flies, and the cockroaches must eat while catching the flies, otherwise they will eat them together.
Tat Sae Waterfalls
TTui.KPSTad Sae Waterfall is a very beautiful waterfall, but if you want to come, you have to ask the locals because there are times when there is no water and you have to take a boat to get there.