Luang Prabang, Laos

15 Best Things to Do in Luang Prabang

Tiger Trail Travel tops the list, and the rest of Luang Prabang follows, ranked by real visits.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 30 places we track in Luang Prabang. Updated monthly.

  1. Tiger Trail Travel

    Park & nature

    Tiger Trail Travel offers immersive nature experiences in and around Luang Prabang, Laos.

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  2. Tamarind Cooking School

    Market

    Tamarind Cooking School offers an immersive culinary experience in Luang Prabang, set along the serene Nam Khan River.

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  3. Spa Burasari Luang Prabang

    Sight

    Spa Burasari Luang Prabang is a top-rated wellness retreat located on Kingitsarath Road in the heart of Luang Prabang.

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  4. Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden

    Park & nature

    Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden is a serene escape located on a peninsula across the Nam Khan River from Luang Prabang's historic center.

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  5. Big Brother Mouse

    LandmarkFree entry

    Big Brother Mouse is not just a bookshop but a social enterprise that aims to improve literacy and English skills in Laos.

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  6. Wat Sensoukharam

    Religious siteFree entry

    Wat Sensoukharam is a Buddhist monastery located on Sakkarine Road in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, Laos.

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  7. Ock Pop Tok Store

    MarketFree entry

    Ock Pop Tok Store is a unique market and social enterprise in Luang Prabang, Laos, dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Lao textile arts.

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  8. Wat Sop Sickharam Luang Prabang

    LandmarkFree entry

    Wat Sop Sickharam is a quiet Buddhist monastery located along Sakkaline Road in the heart of Luang Prabang's historic peninsula.

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  9. Sky Garden Bar

    Sight

    Sky Garden Bar in Luang Prabang is a rooftop venue that provides stunning 360-degree views of the UNESCO World Heritage town and the surrounding mountains.

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  10. Phosi Market

    MarketFree entry

    Phosi Market is a vibrant open-air market located in the heart of Luang Prabang, Laos.

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  11. Wat Tat Luang

    Religious siteFree entry

    Wat Tat Luang is a tranquil Buddhist temple located on Phothisalath Road in Luang Prabang, Laos.

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  12. Nagini Bar

    Sight

    Nagini Bar sits on Sakkaline Road, Luang Prabang's main thoroughfare, with a prime spot overlooking the Mekong River.

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  13. Bamboo Tree Organic Garden and Cooking School

    Market

    Bamboo Tree Organic Garden and Cooking School is a delightful culinary experience located on Sakkaline Road, right in front of Wat Sene temple.

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  14. Wat Phra Bat Tai

    LandmarkFree entry

    Wat Phra Bat Tai is a tranquil Buddhist temple situated on the route to the famous Kuang Si Waterfall, making it a convenient stop for travelers.

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  15. Kaysone Phomvihane Monument

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Kaysone Phomvihane Monument stands as a prominent landmark along the Mekong River in Luang Prabang, dedicated to the revolutionary leader who became the first president of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

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