Vat Pha Bat Tai

A Theravada Buddhist temple on the Luang Prabang peninsula, Vat Pha Bat Tai offers an immersion into daily monastic life, far from the hustle of major heritage sites.

The Living Land Company

A participatory rice farm on the banks of the Mekong, Living Land Company offers visitors the chance to experience every stage of sticky rice cultivation—the foundation of Lao cuisine—working alongside local farmers.

Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham

Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham is one of Luang Prabang's most revered temples, distinguished by its gilded façade with five tiers of roofs and intricate bas-reliefs depicting the life of Buddha.

Ban Nioy Hai

Wat Xieng Thong

Founded in 1560 by King Setthathirath, Wat Xieng Thong is one of the oldest temples in Luang Prabang, renowned for its mosaic tree of life.

Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Center

At the entrance to Kuang Si Falls, this sanctuary run by Free the Bears houses 38 moon bears rescued from poaching and bile trafficking.

Tad Sae Waterfall

Twenty kilometers from Luang Prabang, Tad Sae lines its limestone terraces and turquoise pools, accessible only by boat on the Nam Khan River.

Royal Palace Museum

A former royal residence of Laos converted into a museum, the Haw Kham in Luang Prabang houses the throne room, royal apartments and the Phra Bang.

Pha tad ke botanical garden

Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden

Laos's first botanical garden, Pha Tad Ke sprawls at the foot of the Tad Ke cliff, 2 km from Luang Prabang. Access by boat on the Mekong River.

Pak Ou Caves

Located 25 km from Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Caves shelter thousands of gilded wooden Buddhas within two limestone cavities overlooking the Mekong.

Ock Pop Tok Boutique

Social enterprise dedicated to Laotian textiles in Luang Prabang: Living Craft Center, natural dye garden, initiation workshops and silk boutique on the banks of the Mekong.

Luang Prabang Night Market

Born in 2002 under the name of the "candle market," Luang Prabang's night market brings together Hmong artisans and street food vendors every evening.

Nam Ou River

Nam Ou River

A major tributary of the Mekong in northern Laos, the Nam Ou connects the Chinese border to Luang Prabang through karst gorges and riverside villages.

Nahm Dong Park

About ten kilometers from Luang Prabang, Nahm Dong Park combines waterfalls, cultural workshops and adventure activities across 18 hectares of nature.

Phousi Mountain

Sacred hill at the heart of Luang Prabang, Phousi Mountain climbs 320 steps and offers a 360° panorama over the city and the Mekong and Nam Khan confluence.

Mekong Eden Farm

Mekong Eden Farm

A 2-hectare ecological farm on the banks of the Mekong, accessible by boat from Luang Prabang: permaculture, rare vegetables and a social project founded by Om in 2016.

Lao Buffalo Dairy

Laos's first buffalo dairy farm, on the road to Kuang Si from Luang Prabang: guided tours, tastings and a project supporting local farmers.

Kuang Si Waterfall

A 60-meter cascade, tiered turquoise pools and an Asiatic black bear sanctuary: practical guide to Kuang Si Falls, 30 km from Luang Prabang.

Kuang Si Butterfly Park

Just 300 meters from Kuang Si Falls, this community-run park combines gardens, butterfly enclosure, natural pool and restaurant, 30 km from Luang Prabang.