Guidebook for Luang Prabang
Food Scene
Air con and free wi fi. A good selection of bagels, sandwiches and cakes
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joma Bakery Café
Chaofa Ngum RoadAir con and free wi fi. A good selection of bagels, sandwiches and cakes
You can sit outside and watch the monks at the temple opposite.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Banneton cafe, French Bakery
Sakkaline RoadYou can sit outside and watch the monks at the temple opposite.
Xieng Thong Noodle
Cheap noodle soup and situated right outside the famous Xieng Thong temple.
You can have lunch served in your own tiki hut next to the lake. Then visit the organic farm to see where the herbs and vegetables are grown
Indigo Farm
You can have lunch served in your own tiki hut next to the lake. Then visit the organic farm to see where the herbs and vegetables are grown
It's a fantastic authentic Korean restaurant located just over the wooden bike bridge. Good value for money, large portions ideal for sharing. The wait staff don't speak English.
KimSatCat Restaurant (김삿갓)
It's a fantastic authentic Korean restaurant located just over the wooden bike bridge. Good value for money, large portions ideal for sharing. The wait staff don't speak English.
Lovely settting in what was once the governors residence. Upmarket and on the expensive end of the scale but a good choice for a special occasion or to impress that special someone in your life.
Sofitel Luang Prabang
Ban Mano RoadLovely settting in what was once the governors residence. Upmarket and on the expensive end of the scale but a good choice for a special occasion or to impress that special someone in your life.
A nice selection of Lao and Western foods with a nice bar upstairs. On the expensive end of the price scale. Located on the corner of the main street. Nicely furnished and with air con inside plus outdoor seating for the cooler season.
Azerai Bistro
A nice selection of Lao and Western foods with a nice bar upstairs. On the expensive end of the price scale. Located on the corner of the main street. Nicely furnished and with air con inside plus outdoor seating for the cooler season.
What's not to like about sitting by a pond eating your meal.
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Blue Lagoon Restaurant
Ounheun RoadWhat's not to like about sitting by a pond eating your meal.
Situated right on the main street so you can watch the world go by whilst enjoying a traditional Lao menu.
Yongkhoune Restaurant
Situated right on the main street so you can watch the world go by whilst enjoying a traditional Lao menu.
A great Lao restaurant situated right on the Mekong. Good food, friendly staff and a view of the boats passing by.
Boungnasouk Restaurant & Guest House
A great Lao restaurant situated right on the Mekong. Good food, friendly staff and a view of the boats passing by.
Drinks & Nightlife
Icon Klub
Sakkaline RoadA tiny hidden gem. Read, play chess or have a chat whilst enjoying your drink.
Situated across from a temple this is a lovely spot for either a lunchtime tipple or a evening spent chatting over a few beers.
LPMC - Luang Prabang Motor Cycle Club
Situated across from a temple this is a lovely spot for either a lunchtime tipple or a evening spent chatting over a few beers.
If you love a good cocktail this is the place to go. A hidden gem serving tasty food so you can still manage to get home after those killer drinks.
525 Cocktails & Tapas
Kingkitsarath RoadIf you love a good cocktail this is the place to go. A hidden gem serving tasty food so you can still manage to get home after those killer drinks.
Sightseeing
Xieng Thong
The most famous temple in Luang Prabang.
Sunrise or sunset this point gives you a panoramic view of the Luang Prabang peninsular.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Colina Phousi
Sunrise or sunset this point gives you a panoramic view of the Luang Prabang peninsular.
The caves can be reached by taking a boat upstream along the Mekong. There are literally hundreds of Buddha statues in here.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pak Ou Caves
The caves can be reached by taking a boat upstream along the Mekong. There are literally hundreds of Buddha statues in here.
Everybody should walk through the night market at least once. Lots of locally made clothing, bags and tourist souveniers.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Nocturno
16 Chaofa Ngum RdEverybody should walk through the night market at least once. Lots of locally made clothing, bags and tourist souveniers.
Parks & Nature
The opaque blue pools have to be seen to be believed. A fantastic spot to go swimming or hiking.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kuang Si Waterfall
The opaque blue pools have to be seen to be believed. A fantastic spot to go swimming or hiking.
Botanical gardens on the opposite side of the Mekong to Luang Prabang. The map only shows you where the ticket office is located
Boat Tour - Pha Tad Ke / Botanical Garden
Botanical gardens on the opposite side of the Mekong to Luang Prabang. The map only shows you where the ticket office is located
Arts & Culture
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
Entertainment & Activities
Outdoor swimming pool with some childrens water slides plus a bar for the adults.
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La Pistoche Swimming Pool & Bar
Outdoor swimming pool with some childrens water slides plus a bar for the adults.
Set on the banks of the Mekong they hold outdoor movie nights on Thursdays. Price includes a meal and popcorn.
Ock Pop Tok Silk Road Café
Ban SaylomSet on the banks of the Mekong they hold outdoor movie nights on Thursdays. Price includes a meal and popcorn.