Guidebook for Luang Prabang
Food Scene
Air con to keep you cool and free wi fi. Indoor and outdoor seating. Located just across from the main street. Good for bagels, sandwiches and cakes.
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Joma Bakery Café
Chaofa Ngum RoadAir con to keep you cool and free wi fi. Indoor and outdoor seating. Located just across from the main street. Good for bagels, sandwiches and cakes.
Nicely located across from a temple. You can sit inside where there are fans to keep you cool or sit streetside to watch the world go by.
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Le Banneton cafe, French Bakery
Sakkaline RoadNicely located across from a temple. You can sit inside where there are fans to keep you cool or sit streetside to watch the world go by.
At the expensive end of the price scale but worth a visit if you want to celebrate a special occasion or treat a loved one. Housed in the grounds of what was once the governors residence.
Sofitel Luang Prabang
Ban Mano RoadAt the expensive end of the price scale but worth a visit if you want to celebrate a special occasion or treat a loved one. Housed in the grounds of what was once the governors residence.
A fantastic authentic Korean restaurant just around the corner from the wooden bike bridge. Generous portions make for good sharing meals. The wait staff do not speak English.
KimSatCat Restaurant (김삿갓)
A fantastic authentic Korean restaurant just around the corner from the wooden bike bridge. Generous portions make for good sharing meals. The wait staff do not speak English.
Authentic Lao noodle soup joint, located just outside the famous Xieng Thong temple. Excellent value for money .
Xieng Thong Noodle
Authentic Lao noodle soup joint, located just outside the famous Xieng Thong temple. Excellent value for money .
A nice modern feel with air con or sit outside if the weather is cool enough. Lovely bar area upstairs. Lao / western menu. At the more expensive end of the price range. Just on the corner of the main street.
AVANI+ Luang Prabang
A nice modern feel with air con or sit outside if the weather is cool enough. Lovely bar area upstairs. Lao / western menu. At the more expensive end of the price range. Just on the corner of the main street.
A lovely rural setting. Here you can enjoy lunch served in a tiki hut by the lake. Afterwards take a wander around their organic garden and see the herbs and vegetables being grown.
Indigo Farm
A lovely rural setting. Here you can enjoy lunch served in a tiki hut by the lake. Afterwards take a wander around their organic garden and see the herbs and vegetables being grown.
Situated on the banks of the Mekong this Lao restaurant is a lovely spot for lunch. Watch the boats pass by as you enjoy a good value meal served by friendly staff who speak good English.
Boungnasouk Restaurant & Guest House
Situated on the banks of the Mekong this Lao restaurant is a lovely spot for lunch. Watch the boats pass by as you enjoy a good value meal served by friendly staff who speak good English.
One of the oldest restaurants in town serving traditional Lao food. Situated right on the main street so you can watch the world go by while eating.
Yongkhoune Restaurant
One of the oldest restaurants in town serving traditional Lao food. Situated right on the main street so you can watch the world go by while eating.
Just around the corner from The Deck House. Great pizza selection set in a small private garden.
Pizza Phan Luang
Kingkitsarath RoadJust around the corner from The Deck House. Great pizza selection set in a small private garden.
Secret Pizza
Only open twice a week and hidden away down a lane. Fantastic location, good food.
Drinks & Nightlife
A little gem of a bar. Read a book, play chess or have a chat whilst enjoying your favourite tipple
Icon Klub
Sakkaline RoadA little gem of a bar. Read a book, play chess or have a chat whilst enjoying your favourite tipple
Enjoy your drink sitting opposite one of the temples. Watch the world and the monks go by.
LPMC - Luang Prabang Motor Cycle Club
Enjoy your drink sitting opposite one of the temples. Watch the world and the monks go by.
Sightseeing
Xieng Thong
The most famous temple in Luang Prabang.
Here you get a panoramic view of the Luang Prabang peninsular. Great for photo at sunrise or sunset
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Colina Phousi
Here you get a panoramic view of the Luang Prabang peninsular. Great for photo at sunrise or sunset
A river boat ride up the Mekong takes you to these caves where hundreds of Buddha statues live
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Pak Ou Caves
A river boat ride up the Mekong takes you to these caves where hundreds of Buddha statues live
Parks & Nature
The opaque blue pools have to be seen to be believed. You can go swimming or trek further along the path if you want to find the caves.
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Kuang Si Waterfall
The opaque blue pools have to be seen to be believed. You can go swimming or trek further along the path if you want to find the caves.
Botanical gardens set on the opposite side of the Mekong river to Luang Prabang. The map shows you where the ticket office is located in town.
Boat Tour - Pha Tad Ke / Botanical Garden
Botanical gardens set on the opposite side of the Mekong river to Luang Prabang. The map shows you where the ticket office is located in town.
Arts & Culture
Hands on experience the story of rice, from selecting the seeds, planting, harvesting and eating.
The Living Land Company
Hands on experience the story of rice, from selecting the seeds, planting, harvesting and eating.
Garavek Traditional Lao Storytelling and Music
Traditional Lao storytelling theatre
The Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC)
House 355 Ban KhamyongLearn about the different ethnic tribes of Lao
Find out about the bombing of Lao during the Vietnam war. A terrible legacy which still devestates lives today.
UXO
Ban Mano RoadFind out about the bombing of Lao during the Vietnam war. A terrible legacy which still devestates lives today.
Shopping
Dara Market
Kingkitsarath RoadSmall supermarket
Entertainment & Activities
Swimming pool with small water park.
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La Pistoche Swimming Pool & Bar
Swimming pool with small water park.
Open air cinema on the banks of the Mekong. Entry price includeds a meal and popcorn.
Ock Pop Tok Silk Road Café
Ban SaylomOpen air cinema on the banks of the Mekong. Entry price includeds a meal and popcorn.