{"id":13179,"date":"2025-06-16T16:05:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T14:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/?page_id=13179"},"modified":"2025-06-16T16:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T14:05:08","slug":"luang-prabang-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/luang-prabang-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Luang Prabang"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the north of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/laos-travel-guide\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3966\">Laos<\/a><\/strong>, at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Kha rivers, lies one of the most beautiful and charming cities in all of Southeast Asia: <strong>Luang Prabang<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite being one of the first destinations on our backpacking trips, its competitors have not made it fall from the top five places we like most in the area, and our subsequent visits have only improved our opinion of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luang Prabang is a must-see when touring the country, as it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. Every day, monks, locals and tourists walk through its streets full of temples and colonial houses, or enjoy its restaurants and charming accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#sep1\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\">\n  <nav>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/antesdeir.png\" alt=\"Information about Luang Prabang\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-la\">\n    <h2 id=\"antes-de-ir-luang-prabang\" class=\"menu-seccion\">BEFORE YOU GO<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li><a href=\"#the-most-beautiful-city-in-southeast-asia\">The Most Beautiful City in Southeast Asia<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#when-to-go-to-luang-prabang\">When to Go to Luang Prabang<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#visa-to-travel-to-laos\">Visa to Travel to Laos<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#travel-insurance\">Travel Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#travel-sim-card-for-laos\">Travel SIM Card for Laos<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#how-to-get-to-luang-prabang\">How to Get to Luang Prabang?<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mb0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\">BEFORE YOU GO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"the-most-beautiful-city-in-southeast-asia\">The Most Beautiful City in Southeast Asia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luang Prabang was the royal capital of Laos until King Phothisarat moved the administrative headquarters to Vientiane in 1545. Today, it remains the main center of Buddhist studies in Laos, with its 33 wats or temples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it is true that the entire city center has become a very touristy area and prices are higher than in the rest of Laos, <strong>walking around Luang Prabang<\/strong> and admiring its temples and French colonial architecture will send us to another era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t forget to sit on a terrace to watch the Mekong at sunset or visit its night market: you will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, very different from the rest of the cities in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/luang-prabang.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to Luang Prabang\" class=\"wp-image-14129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/luang-prabang.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/luang-prabang-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Welcome to Luang Prabang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if the center of Luang Prabang is culture and history, its surroundings are pure nature and adventure: sailing along the Mekong, getting lost on a motorbike or swimming in turquoise waterfalls will be the only activities that will get you to speed up the slow pace a little, but without stressing you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-go-to-luang-prabang\">When to Go to Luang Prabang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luang Prabang, in northern Laos, has a tropical monsoon climate characterized by warm temperatures throughout the year and a marked differentiation between the dry and the rainy season. It could be said that the year has three main sections. We detail the weather here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dry season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>November to February<\/strong>: This is said to be the most pleasant period of the year with cool, dry temperatures between 15\u00baC and 30\u00baC. The days are sunny, the nights are cool and there is very little rain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March to May<\/strong>: We are still in the dry season, but during these months, temperatures rise to over 35\u00baC during the day and up to 25\u00baC at night. This is the hottest time of the year in Luang Prabang, with a lot of humidity but still no frequent rains. It is the ideal time to enjoy water activities at the waterfalls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rainy season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>June to October<\/strong>: In these months, after spring, the rainy season begins. Temperatures and humidity remain very high, between 25\u00baC and 30\u00baC. The rains, caused by the monsoon, are intermittent and abundant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"visa-to-travel-to-laos\">Visa to Travel to Laos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<strong> <\/strong>Laos visa is easy to obtain, without having to do it in advance at embassies or anything like that, as it is one of those called &#8220;on arrival&#8221;. You only need to have a valid passport, a few more requirements, and money ($35). We\u2019ll tell you everything about <strong>Visa for Laos, and how to get it quickly<\/strong> (coming soon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"travel-insurance\">Travel Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s essential to travel to Laos with comprehensive insurance. We were among the first to offer the popular <strong>5% IATI discount<\/strong>, and you can also now get it with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/heymondo-travel-insurance-discount\/\">Heymondo Travel Insurance<\/a><\/strong> as well. You can find more information through the link provided above, or you can access the discount directly using the buttons below (in both cases, you&#8217;ll see the reduced final price on their website):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bot-new\">\n<li class=\"bot-new-seguro\"><em>IATI Travel Insurance<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en\/?r=1419098974388&amp;cmp=page-EN-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>discount<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"bot-new-seguro\"><em>Heymondo<\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/heymondo.com\/?utm_medium=Afiliado&amp;utm_source=CONMOCHILAEN&amp;utm_campaign=PRINCIPAL&amp;cod_descuento=CONMOCHILAEN&amp;ag_campaign=HOME+ENGLISH&amp;agencia=gyRKk5CeTCciisFnu3vw6wkweIlxr3cYiN0qboD8&amp;redirect=TEMPORAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">discount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Chapka Travel Insurance<\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapkadirect.com\/?app=conmochila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">discount<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"travel-sim-card-for-laos\">Travel SIM Card for Laos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many hotels, guesthouses, and restaurants in Laos offer free Wi-Fi, some travelers prefer or need a constant connection. We\u2019ve included details on obtaining a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/laos-esim\/\">eSIM Laos<\/a><\/strong> card with unlimited data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-to-luang-prabang\">How to get to Luang Prabang?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Plane from Outside Laos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luang Prabang has an <strong>international airport<\/strong> which you can reach from several neighboring places such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Siem Reap or Vientiane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bot-new\">\n<li class=\"bot-new-avion\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/es\/flights\/chiang-mai\/luang-prabang\/?z=14994&amp;sub_id=pag-EN-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Flight from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/es\/flights\/hanoi\/luang-prabang\/?z=14994&amp;sub_id=pag-EN-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Flight from Hanoi to Luang Prabang<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/es\/flights\/bangkok\/luang-prabang\/?z=14994&amp;sub_id=pag-EN-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Flight from Bangkok to Luang Prabang<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Bus from Another City in Laos<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By <strong>bus <\/strong>from Huay Xai, Vang Vieng, or by bus\/sleeper bus from Vientiane. There are three bus stations in Luang Prabang, ask any tuk-tuk driver and they will tell you which one to go to depending on where you are traveling to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bot-new\">\n<li class=\"bot-new-minivan\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/van\/vientiane\/luang-prabang\/?z=14994&amp;sub_id=pag-EN-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bus from Vientiane to Luang Prabang <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"bot-new-minivan\"><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/van\/huay-xai\/luang-prabang\/?z=14994&amp;sub_id=pag-EN-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Bus de Huay Xai a Luang Prabang<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Train from Vientiane<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not too many years ago, the railway bridge over the Mekong River was opened, extending transport services to many of the main cities. You can also take the train from Luang Prabang to Vientiane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bot-new\">\n<li class=\"bot-new-tren\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/train\/vientiane\/luang-prabang\/?z=14994&amp;sub_id=pag-EN-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Train from Vientiane to Luang Prabang<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"bot-new-tren\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/train\/vang-vieng\/luang-prabang\/?z=14994&amp;sub_id=pag-EN-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Boat<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A two-day Mekong cruise starting in Huay Xai (border with Thailand). This is the most fun option, and you can find more information in the following articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cruising the Mekong River (coming soon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity has-text-color has-background has-light-grey-background-color has-light-grey-color\" id=\"sep1\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#sep2\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\">\n  <nav>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/ver.png\" alt=\"What to see or do in Luang Prabang\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-la\">\n    <h2 id=\"que-ver-hacer-luang-prabang\" class=\"menu-seccion\">WHAT TO SEE \/ DO<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li><a href=\"#wat-xieng-thong\">Wat Xieng Thong<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#wat-xieng-muan\">Wat Xieng Muan<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#wat-mai\">Wat Mai<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#old-quarter\">Old Quarter<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#night-market\">Night Market<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#royal-palace-museum-ho-kham\">Royal Palace Museum (Ho Kham)<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#monte-phousi\">Monte Phousi<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#parade-of-monks\">Parade of Monks<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#bamboo-bridge\">Bamboo Bridge<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n  <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column margin-bottom-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\">WHAT TO SEE\/ DO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"wat-xieng-thong\">Wat Xieng Thong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Buddhist temple <strong>Wat Xieng Thong<\/strong> is one of the most important monasteries in Southeast Asia. It was built in the 16th century by a Laotian king near the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. We will find several pavilions dedicated to different tasks, such as chapels, temples, stupas and ordination halls.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-wat-xieng-thong.jpg\" alt=\"Wat Xieng Thong Luang\" class=\"wp-image-14130\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wat Xieng Thong <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main pagoda was the royal ordination hall, and contains ornamental mosaics. On its exterior, the most spectacular mosaic depicts the \u201cTree of Life\u201d telling the story of the founding of the temple on a red background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"wat-xieng-muan\">Wat Xieng Muan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ancient Wat, built in 1879, is a place of art teaching for a group of monks from Luang Prabang. Thanks to the support of UNESCO and the New Zealand government, <strong>Wat Xieng Muan<\/strong> has become a classroom where monks learn the artistic techniques necessary for the conservation of temples.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-wat-xieng-muan.jpg\" alt=\"Wat Xieng Muan Luang\" class=\"wp-image-14131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-wat-xieng-muan.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-wat-xieng-muan-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wat Xieng Muan <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The monks draw, carve wood and forge Buddha figures under the watchful eye of their superior. We met this monk again eight years later, and it was very interesting to talk to him and see the look on his face when he saw himself in the photo on our website, a little younger. He couldn&#8217;t stop smiling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wat-mai\">Wat Mai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the heart of Luang Prabang, on Sisavangvong Street, <strong>Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham<\/strong> was founded in 1780 by King Anourout. With a five-pointed structure that reaches almost to the ground and is adorned with golden Nagas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its imposing decoration in black and red lacquer, as well as sheets of gold leaf that show reliefs with scenes of villages, the Ramayana and the life of Buddha, make it a spectacular site.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-wat-mai.jpg\" alt=\"Wat Mai Suwannaphumahan\" class=\"wp-image-14132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-wat-mai.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-wat-mai-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wat Mai Suwannaphumahan <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is said to have been saved from destruction during the Chinese invasion in the late 19th century due to its beauty. For many years it housed the Phra Bang Buddha image, which was later moved to the Royal Palace Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"old-quarter\">Old Quarter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the peninsula surrounded by the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and north of Mount Pho Si, we find the <strong>Old Quarter of Luang Prabang<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wooden houses, French colonial style buildings, temples and tranquility are some of the reasons why this city is one of the most relaxing in Southeast Asia. Here you will find some guest houses and bars.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-old-quarter.jpg\" alt=\"Old Quarter Luang\" class=\"wp-image-14133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-old-quarter.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-old-quarter-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Old Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"night-market\">Night Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will find it impossible not to visit the <strong>Luang Prabang night market<\/strong>, one of the most charming places in Laos. It is set up every day at dusk, from the Royal Palace Museum to Th Kitsarat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking around this market is a moment of relaxation and tranquility since you will not feel overwhelmed by any of the vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-mercado-nocturno.jpg\" alt=\"Night Market\" class=\"wp-image-14134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-mercado-nocturno.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-mercado-nocturno-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Night Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will find textile products, decorative objects or the typical liquor bottles with snakes inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"royal-palace-museum-ho-kham\">Royal Palace Museum (Ho Kham)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Royal Palace Museum<\/strong> in Luang Prabang was built as the residence of King Sisavang Vong during the French colonial period in 1904. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is located along the Mekong River, just behind it, so that visitors coming from the river could access it. It has a half French, half Laotian construction, with traditional Lao motifs and French Beaux Arts architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-royal-palace-museum.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Palace Museum\" class=\"wp-image-14135\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Royal Palace Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entrance steps are majestic and made of Italian marble. Inside we will find the royal apartments, royal attire and other objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monte-phousi\">Monte Phousi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best views of Luang Prabang are found at the top of <strong>Mount Phousi<\/strong>, where after climbing the 300 steps that separate the street from the top, you will have a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend going up at dusk, when it is cooler, and you will be able to see the sunset and visit the <strong>Wat Chom Si<\/strong> temple.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/vistas-desde-el-monte-phousi.jpg\" alt=\"Views from Mount Phousi\" class=\"wp-image-14136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/vistas-desde-el-monte-phousi.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/vistas-desde-el-monte-phousi-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Views from Mount Phousi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attention! Note on caged birds that you can buy to release<\/strong>: for very little money they offer to open a cage and release the bird inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What they don&#8217;t tell you is that these birds end up returning to the cage a few minutes later and even if that weren&#8217;t the case, how would an animal born in captivity survive in the wild? Please do not contribute money to the continued breeding of animals for the sole purpose of profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"parade-of-monks\">Parade of Monks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every morning, the alms-giving ceremony takes place on the streets of Luang Prabang. This tradition, in which devotees give food to monks at sunrise, has become popular among tourists who come to the event every day to take photos or even take part in it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-desfile-monjes.jpg\" alt=\"Monks parade in Luang Prabang\" class=\"wp-image-14137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-desfile-monjes.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-desfile-monjes-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monks parade in Luang Prabang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why in many temples you can see written some basic rules of conduct to enjoy the ceremony and the <strong>procession of monks<\/strong> in a respectful manner, remember to read them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bamboo-bridge\">Bamboo Bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>bamboo bridge<\/strong>, that crosses the Nam Khan River from the Luang Prabang peninsula to the other side, disappears every year during the rainy season and is rebuilt in less than a week as soon as the river level drops and the locals are sure that the water will never rise again.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-puente-bambu.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboo Bridge\" class=\"wp-image-14141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-puente-bambu.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-puente-bambu-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bamboo Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The small fee for crossing it is supposed to go to the family who builds it anew every year. On the other side, we find some villages with craftsmen, and there is a restaurant from where you can watch tourists, monks and locals crossing the bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity has-text-color has-background has-light-grey-background-color has-light-grey-color\" id=\"sep2\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#sep3\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\">\n  <nav>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/tours.png\" alt=\"Tours in Luang Prabang\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-la\">\n    <h2 id=\"tours-luang-prabang\" class=\"menu-seccion\">TOURS<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n<li><a href=\"#tat-kuang-si-waterfalls\">Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#asiatic-black-bear\">Asiatic Black Bear<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#pak-ou-caves\">Pak Ou Caves<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#tat-sae-waterfalls\">Tat Sae Waterfalls<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#khoung-moung-keo-waterfalls\">Khoung Moung Keo Waterfalls<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#sunset-cruise-on-the-mekong-river\">Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#guided-tour-of-luang-prabang\">Guided Tour of Luang Prabang<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#laotian-cooking-class\">Laotian Cooking Class<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\">TOURS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tat-kuang-si-waterfalls\">Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These waterfalls, at about 30 km from the city, are the largest and most popular, so there are always many tourists, both foreign and local. Several turquoise pools in which you can swim precede the most spectacular area of <strong>\u200b\u200bTat Kuang Si<\/strong>, the waterfalls of about 50 meters high.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-tat-kuang-si.jpg\" alt=\"Tat Kuang Si waterfallls\" class=\"wp-image-14143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-tat-kuang-si.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-tat-kuang-si-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The area is accessible and easy to navigate (with some places with railings or platforms to easily cross) and, at the entrance, before reaching the ticket office where you buy the ticket, there are many food and souvenir stalls. You can get there by hiring a tuk tuk or renting a motorbike, you can&#8217;t miss it. However, if you don&#8217;t feel like organizing it on your own, here is a link to take a guided tour, which also includes the Pak Ou caves that we talk about below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/luang-prabang-l397\/luang-prabang-full-day-pak-ou-caves-and-kuang-si-waterfalls-t354201\/?partner_id=ORA5DUX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=EN-page-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cruise to Pak Ou Caves &amp; Kuang Si Waterfalls<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"asiatic-black-bear\">Asiatic Black Bear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tat Kuang Si<\/strong> waterfalls is also home to the<strong> Asiatic Black Bear Rescue Centre<\/strong>, which is home to around 20 bears rescued from bile farms or from the clutches of hunters and traffickers. There are explanatory murals where you can read much more about the bears, their circumstances and the reasons why they ended up there, and, although it is not a very large place, the animals are in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-asiatic-black-bear.jpg\" alt=\"Asiatic Black Bear Rescue Center Tat Kuang Si Falls\" class=\"wp-image-14145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-asiatic-black-bear.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-asiatic-black-bear-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asiatic Black Bear Rescue Center Tat Kuang Si Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a wooden platform you can watch them climbing trees, playing with toys used for \u201cenvironmental enrichment\u201d or simply sleeping. In the little shop you can make a donation or buy a t-shirt to help the cause. More information on the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.freethebears.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Free The Bears<\/a><\/strong> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pak-ou-caves\">Pak Ou Caves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two hours upriver from Luang Prabang, we find the <strong>Pak Ou Caves<\/strong>. There are two caves to visit, Tham Ting (the most popular) and Tham Theung (the entrance overlooking the Mekong), both filled with more than 4,000 miniature wooden Buddhist figures that pilgrims and locals have been leaving behind for hundreds of years.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-pak-ou-caves.jpg\" alt=\"Pak Ou Caves\" class=\"wp-image-14138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-pak-ou-caves.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-pak-ou-caves-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pak Ou Caves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During your visit, remember to bring a flashlight to enter the caves and discover some of the more hidden figures. Near Pak Ou, you will find the village of Hang Xai, where typical Lao wine is produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tat-sae-waterfalls\">Tat Sae Waterfalls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is said that <strong>Tat Sae (or Tad Sae)<\/strong> are not as spectacular as Tat Kuang Si, but we actually liked them better for swimming, despite the almost freezing water, even though they were the first ones we visited in Southeast Asia. To access them you have to go first by tuk-tuk to the area of \u200b\u200bthe river where the boats are, and then get on a small boat that takes you to the waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-tat-sae.jpg\" alt=\"Tat Sae Waterfalls\" class=\"wp-image-14139\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tat Sae Waterfalls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is best to visit during the rainy season, as you can see many more waterfalls over the limestone formations. You can watch our visit in this <strong>video <\/strong>(very old and of rather poor quality, but you can see something).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"khoung-moung-keo-waterfalls\">Khoung Moung Keo Waterfalls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We came to <strong>Khoun Moung Keo waterfalls<\/strong> on the recommendation of a German guy who was our neighbor at the Bamboo guesthouse. He told us that they belonged to a doctor who opened a kind of restaurant next to the waterfalls, located on his property. They are on the way to the famous Tat Kuang Si, and are a haven of peace compared to the latter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-khoun-moung-keo.jpg\" alt=\"Khoung Moung Keo Waterfalls\" class=\"wp-image-14140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-khoun-moung-keo.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-khoun-moung-keo-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Khoung Moung Keo Waterfalls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So one day we got on the motorbike, showed up there, met the family, and sat down to eat next to the clear water. Just the two of us, without anyone bothering us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sunset-cruise-on-the-mekong-river\">Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You haven&#8217;t been to Luang Prabang until you&#8217;ve sat down to watch the sunset on one of its terraces overlooking the Mekong. If you also want to have a different perspective, we recommend this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/luang-prabang-l397\/luang-prabang-mekong-river-sunset-lao-tasting-dinner-t868659\/?partner_id=ORA5DUX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=EN-page-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">sunset cruise on the Mekong River<\/a><\/strong>. For 2-3 hours you will enjoy watching the sunset from one of the most special rivers in Asia while they prepare a typical barbecue from the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guided-tour-of-luang-prabang\">Guided Tour of Luang Prabang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the colonial architecture and Buddhist temples of this wonderful city on a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/luang-prabang-l397\/luang-prabang-private-full-day-tour-and-lunch-t803660\/?partner_id=ORA5DUX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=EN-page-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">guided full-day tour of Luang Prabang<\/a><\/strong>. Or the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/luang-prabang-l397\/luang-prabang-unesco-world-heritage-city-tour-t509545\/?partner_id=ORA5DUX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=EN-page-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unesco World Heritage city tour<\/a><\/strong>. On this 4-5 hour tour you will be taken to markets, museums and a local craft center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"laotian-cooking-class\">Laotian Cooking Class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore Lao cuisine by trying typical Southeast Asian dishes with a  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/luang-prabang-l397\/luang-prabang-cooking-class-at-the-former-royal-palace-t922904\/?partner_id=ORA5DUX&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=EN-page-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lao cooking class including lunch<\/a><\/strong>. You&#8217;ll create a full meal after visiting a lively morning market. You can choose between a morning or afternoon workshop, and this class is also suitable for vegetarians as the menu can be adapted.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity has-text-color has-background has-light-grey-background-color has-light-grey-color\" id=\"sep3\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"fila4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"60\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#sep4\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\">\n  <nav>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/iconos\/dormir.png\" alt=\"Where to sleep in Luang Prabang\" class=\"img-menu-content img-menu-content-la\">\n    <h2 id=\"dormir-luang-prabang\" class=\"menu-seccion\">SLEEP<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li><a href=\"#where-to-stay-in-luang-prabang\">Where to Stay in Luang Prabang?<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading outline\">SLEEP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-0\" id=\"where-to-stay-in-luang-prabang\">Where to Stay in Luang Prabang?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On our last visit to Luang Prabang we wanted to treat ourselves and our friends, and we booked into <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/le-sen-boutique.html?aid=372777&amp;label=pag-EN-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Le Sen Boutique<\/a><\/strong>, a very nice place with very friendly staff and free shuttle service to the city center as many times as you wanted.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/le-sen.jpg\" alt=\"A bath against the stifling heat at Le Sen Boutique\" class=\"wp-image-14144\" style=\"width:auto;height:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/le-sen.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/le-sen-467x700.jpg 467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A bath against the stifling heat at Le Sen Boutique<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also take a look at the recommendations we detail below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns gap1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b148826a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0rem;padding-right:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-left:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1043274\" alt=\"Anisa Mekong Riverside Villa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/506680189.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#80887d\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading hoteles event-alojamientos\" id=\"h-anisa-mekong-riverside-villa\">($) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/anisa-mekong-riverside-villa.html?aid=372777&amp;label=pag-EN_luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Anisa Mekong Riverside Villa<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1043276\" alt=\"Vieng Savanh II Hotel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/497079548.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9b6a4d\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading hoteles event-alojamientos\" id=\"h-vieng-savanh-ii-hotel\">($$) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/vieng-savanh-boutique.html?aid=372777&amp;label=pag-EN-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Vieng Savanh II Hotel<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1043277\" alt=\"Maison Dalabua\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/248443327.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#74756c\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading hoteles event-alojamientos\" id=\"h-maison-dalabua\">($$$) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/maison-dalabua.html?aid=372777&amp;label=pag-EN-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Maison Dalabua<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h2 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You can also rent a <strong>bike<\/strong> and take a ride through all the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the surrounding areas, it is best to do it by <strong>tuk-tuk<\/strong>, you can negotiate the price with the drivers and they will wait for you until you finish your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-eat-in-luang-prabang\">Where to Eat in Luang Prabang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lao Lao Garden<\/strong>: Our favorite place in Luang Prabang is Lao Lao Garden. It&#8217;s a simple restaurant with a multi-level garden that we fell in love with the first time we went. A great place to try local food in an unbeatable atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Utopia<\/strong>: This bar is not exactly cheap, nor is it known for its local cuisine, but it does have a wonderful garden next to the Nam Khan River that we loved. It is very touristy, yes, but we found it ideal for having a few beers at sunset. There are vegetarian options on the menu, such as the enormous black bean burger that will leave you glued to your chair\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Street Food Stalls<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luang Prabang is the ideal place to enjoy gastronomy, as it is full of restaurants suitable for all budgets. Eating well and cheaply is also possible, of course, either in more modest establishments or on the street, and here are some examples: In one of the alleys that lead to the night market, they set up a <strong>vegetarian buffet<\/strong> every night, where there are many dishes to choose from.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-comida-callejera.jpg\" alt=\"Luang Prabang Street Food\" class=\"wp-image-14142\" style=\"width:700px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-comida-callejera.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/guia-luang-prabang-comida-callejera-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Luang Prabang Street Food<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t mind eating on the street, this is a very cheap place. 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