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| Top Choices |
Sight |
Description |
Locate |
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Tat Kuang Si: |
Well, what did you expect to be our number 1! The bear rescue
centre and waterfalls at Tat Kuang Si are a must see. |
N |
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Royal Palace Museum: |
Fabulous building with frequent
exhibitions as well as the permanent displays. Entry fee $2. |
N |
| Wat
Xieng Thong: |
Beautiful and atmospheric temple
complex with plenty to see. If you only visit one Wat in Luang
Prabang make it this one. Entry fee $1. |
N |
| Phu
Si: |
Sensational views of Luang Prabang and
the surrounding countryside. Get up there for a sunrise or
sunset if you can! Entry fee $1. |
N |
| The
Night Market: |
Well, you didn't really want to take
all that money home did you? And after all, now you've changed
your cash for Kip you are a millionaire... |
N |
| The
Lao Red Cross: |
OK - so it's not really a sight, but
there's nothing better than a massage or sauna after a long day in
the hot sun. Not only are the massages here great but you're
helping out a good cause too. Prices start at around a dollar. |
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| Wats and Palaces |
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Sight |
Description |
Locate |
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Royal Palace Museum: |
Fabulous building with frequent
exhibitions as well as the permanent displays. Entry fee $2. |
N |
| Wat
Xieng Thong: |
 Beautiful and atmospheric temple
complex with plenty to see. If you only visit one Wat in Luang
Prabang make it this one. Entry fee $1. |
N
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| Outside the Centre |
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Sight |
Description |
Locate |
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Tat Kuang Si: |
The now legendary bear rescue centre
based at the beautiful waterfall outside of Luang Prabang. |
N |
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Pak Ou Caves: |
Series of caves
found up the Mekong from Luang Prabang. Description coming soon... |
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| Ban
Phanom: |
 Weaving village Around 7km out of town this weaving
village is a good place to buy cotton and silk textiles where you
can also observe traditional weaving techniques. Its easy to get to
by bicycle or jumbo and can be combined with a visit to nearby Wat
Pa Phon Phao and Mouhots tomb. |
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| Shopping |
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Shop/Market |
Description |
Locate |
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Handicrafts, Textiles, Art, Jewellry and Antiques |
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Handicraft Night Market: |
 This nightly market along Th
Sisavangvong is a great place to take a stroll and check out the
large range of Lao handicrafts in a relaxed and friendly
environment. Really take in the unique atmosphere by grabbing
something to eat from one of the scrumptous foodstalls along the
way. Don't forget to bargain hard! Note that a smaller number of
stalls also operate along the street during the day. |
N |
| Pathana Boupha
Antique House: |
A great place to browse
through a wonderful selection of antiques and handicrafts. |
N |
| Baan Khily
Gallery: |
Friendly and relaxed this
place sells beautiful handmade mulberry bark paper lamps and stars,
artwork and textiles amongst other Lao handicrafts. |
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| Thithpeng Maniphone: |
Renowned silversmith for high quality silverware. |
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| Ban Phanom: |
Weaving village Around 7km out of town this weaving
village is a good place to buy cotton and silk textiles where you
can also observe traditional weaving techniques. Its easy to get to
by bicycle or jumbo and can be combined with a visit to nearby Wat
Pa Phon Phao and Mouhots tomb. |
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| Mekong Art
Gallery: |
Lao contemporary art
exhibitions. |
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Produce |
| Talat Phousy
Market: |
For an authentic Lao shopping experience visit
this well stocked local produce market. |
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| Other /Entertainment |
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Venue |
Description |
Locate |
| Le
Cinema: |
More details and location coming soon. |
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| The
Lao Red Cross: |
Do your bit to help the people of Laos
by supporting the red cross. Take a massage followed by a herbal
sauna for ultimate relaxation. |
N
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