Luang Prabang is known to be a tourist trap that even though it is a small city but it arrests a huge number of travelers each year. The city offers a fascinating array of culture, nature and culinary. Let’s list out tops things to do in this stunning city on your bucket list.
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- Wandering around Luang Prabang ancient street
Peaceful Luang Prabang ancient street-source: internet
Unlike high buildings in Vieng Chan, Luang Prabang offers an authentic, rustic architecture of the countryside’s soul. The very first impression that tourists can get a glimpse of is how quiet, peaceful it is, somehow like Hoi An ancient street of Vietnam. Any corner of the street can totally gorgeous enough for a great photo. However, in the night time, it completely changes, the street is packed with tourists and local people, selling, buying things in the night market. There is water mouthing food stalls everywhere on the street that will for sure arouse your appetite.
- Climbing up Phousi mountain
Sunset seeing from Phousi mount- source: internet
Another exciting part of your trip after reaching Luang Prabang is probably climbing up to Phousi mount. Walking up the 328 steps to contemplate the spectacular view of Luang Prabang that will definitely get your bearings for the rest of your stay. Apart from the viewing point in Phousi peak, there is also a temple with great architecture that you can consider to stop by. The ideal time for the journey to the top of Luang Prabang is in the late afternoon when you can see the charming sunset over the city. Laos travel and tours
- Swimming in Kuang Si waterfall
A spectacular waterfall in Luang Prabang that not a single tourist should give it a miss- source: internet
This majestic waterfall is about 30km away from the city but your traveling effort is completely worth it. You can opt for tuk-tuk or rent a motorbike and start your trekking and the best time to get there is in the early morning if you do not want to be surrounded with touristy. The waterfall is in several stages that begin with a hidden plunge pool on the top then comes all the way down is an array of pools that you can swim in to cool down.
- Tiptoeing around Wat Xiang Thong
Wandering and contemplating the architecture of Wat Xiang Thong- source: internet
Make sure you visit Wat Xiang Thong when you come to Luang Prabang. Even though there is an excessive number of temples in the city, this is the main one that is decorated with long lasting and rich historical architecture. Also, remember to dress nicely if you want to attend the inside of the temple.
- Taking part in Alms giving ceremony
If you are willing to drag yourselves up early, joining this ceremony is a great idea that you should go for. You should sit quietly on the side of the street and witness the deeply moving religious tradition. From very early in the morning, an immense line of monks with a walk from the temple throughout the city to collect food from the locals for their daily meal. Mostly, the residents will provide monks with sticky rice and other vegetarian food. The thing that you have to keep in mind is to be respectful, turn off the flash of your camera, remain your distance and take time.
- Eating Laos cuisine like a local
Enjoy a wide range of street food in buffet street Luang Prabang is a great experience – source: internet
Culinary is the best thing that you can find in Luang Prabang. You can hop in any small food places on the street but here is a great way to truly sample Luang Prabang street food: buffet street. When you reach the street, in each stall, there are tons of tray loaded with different appealing food and they are cheap. You will pay for the bowl and fill it up as much food as you want like a buffet. It will be the very fun experience for sure.
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