Luang Prabang Province Attractions

Luang Prabang Province Attractions include a list of top things to do and must-see attractions in Luang Prabang Province.

Top Attractions

Travelers to Luang Prabang Province will enjoy the natural scenery while experience religious culture, food culture and folk customs. Here below lists some top attractions in Luang Prabang Province.

Temples and Stupas

Luang Prabang is the center of Buddhism in Laos, and it is listed as a world heritage city by UNESCO. There are more than 30 temples and pagodas in the urban area alone, and the inhabitants deeply believe in Buddhism, making it a veritable Buddhist capital. It is a sight to watch the almsgiving along the street every morning. The flourishing of Buddhism has resulted in a large number of ancient temples in Luang Prabang. Some temples are covered with banyan trees, some are full of flowers and trees, and some have large stupas. The main color of the temple decoration is red, noble and elegant; some are golden, glorious and resplendent; some are black, solemn and sober. Some of them are listed as famous temples in Southeast Asia, such as Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Wisunalat.

Luang Prabang is one of the most beautiful cities in Laos. Among the buildings in Laos, the architecture of temples is the most beautiful, while Luang Prabang has the most gorgeous and the most numerous temples in Laos.

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Caves and Mountains

Luang Prabang Province is a mountainous region in northern Laos, and as such, there are many mountains and caves to explore. Here are some of the most popular ones:

Phathok Cave
Pak Ou Caves
Mount Phou Si
Tham Ting and Tham Theung Caves
Phou Kham Cave
Tham Kang Cave

Markets

There are a number of moning markets and night markets in Luang Prabang Province. Hundreds of stallholders have been selling silk scarves, T-shirts, clothes, shoes, Hmong patchwork cloth carpets, paper products, silverware, bags, pottery, paper lanterns, bamboo lamps and more. You can hang around the markets, buy some souvenir and immerse in local Customs and culture.

Rivers and Lakes

Luang Prabang Province is located in northern Laos and is home to several rivers and lakes. Some of the major rivers and lakes in the province include:

Villages

Luang Prabang Province is located in the northern part of Laos and is known for its beautiful natural scenery, historic temples, and traditional villages. Some of the villages in Luang Prabang Province include:

Cruise

Many tourists choose to arrive or depart from Luang Prabang by cruise, which takes longer than land transport, to enjoy the beautiful water scenery. There are daily ferries from Luang Prabang to and from Houay Xay, Pakbeng and Nong Khiaw in Laos.