40 great ways to experience
Luang Prabang
1. Visit the temples that are dotted around the city(one of the oldest and atmospheric is Wat Xieng Thong)
2. Be enchanted by the site of hundreds of orange robes down the main street during the daily Tak Bat (the morning monks round ),but do be aware of the customs(observing the ritual in silence,do not get too close to the monks and dress appropriately)
3. Pay a visit to the National Museum formerly the Royal Palace and set in Luscious grounds.
4. Take a walking tour of Luang Prabangfor better understanding of this ancient citys unique architecture with the new guide &map published by Heritage House.
5. Enjoy a panoramic view of Luang Prabangfrom the top of Phousi Mountain
6. Catch the sunset from the banks of the Mekong river
7. Enjoy a performance under the stars at the Royal ballet Theatre where lao folk dances and the Lao Ramayana are staged.
8. Pop in at the stay another day exhibition in Kopnoi Export Promotion centre to learn more about laos.
9. Drop by the Hmong Market with its beautiful handicrafts,perfect as inexpensive souvenirs.
10. Take a cooking class.
11. Pay a visit to the colorful local food markets in the morning and discover an amazing array of ingredients that makes lao cuisine so special.
12. Discover the local handicrafts and the huge night market.
13. For markets with true local flavour check out Talaat Phosi or Na Vieng Kham markets where the locals do their daily shopping.
14. Try the delicious East Asian style fondue at Malee Restaurant(The oldest restaurant in Luang Prabang)
15. Show off your dancing shoes at the variety of bars and discos in the evenings (Dao Fa, Muang Sua and Hive are some of the most famous places). Just remember everything closes at midnight.
16. Try your hand at the bowling club which stays open till after 12pm.
17. Chill out at the L’Etranger with a book from their shop or catch a movie in their cinema upstairs.
18. Go for a picnic and fishing along the Nam Khan river. Take along the local rice whisky Lao Lao.
19. Go Trekking ,kayaking, mountain biking ,or elephant riding out to the ethnic minority villages.
20. Float down the Nam Khan river with the Monks and kids in inner tubes during the dry season.
21.Take a walk along the peninsula to observe the daily lives of the locals which come alive around 4-5 pm.
22. Or try the side streets and alleys around 5-6 in the evening when the smell of home cooking fills the air.
23. Have a chat to the novice monks to better understand the traditions of Monk Hood.
24. Hear the sound of the temple drums at 4 o'clock (am&pm) at most temples around Lunag Prabang.
25. Find out more about the historical cultural and social features of the city at the Heritage information centre.
26. Go and speak conversation English with the local children at Big brother Mouse between 9-11am.
27. Visit the projects of World Vision with a local guide to find out how changes are being made to the lives of childrens,families and communities in poverty.
28. Get up close ,learn how to handle and take care of the elephants at the Ban Xieng Lom Elephant Park Project.
29. Relax after a day of site seeing with a stop at the Lao Red Cross steam bath (with 25 locally grown herbs)
30. Go and watch or play with the children at the childrens cultural centre between 4-5 pm.
31. Check out the Luang Prabang library .
32. Meet the waevers who produce intricate, gorgeous textiles at Ock Pop Tok’s weaving centre,which boasts a magnificent view of the Mekong or attend one of their classes.
33. Learn how remnants of a war long gone are still effecting Laos at UXO Laos.
34. Take a tour of the handicraft villages around LPQ that include Ban Chan,Ban Had Hian,Ban Sang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek.
35. Pay a visit to the tomb of Henri Mouhot,the man who rediscovered Angkor Wat &hang out on the Nam Khan banks.
36. End the day swimming or relaxing at the Kouang Si or Tad Sae water falls (best in Oct/Nov).
37. Take a boat trip on the Mekong river and explore Pak Ou cave(Buddha cave).
38. Kayak or raft down the Nam Khan river.
39. Learn more about the country's various ethnic minorities (traditions, clothing, baskets and more) at the Traditional Arts & Ethnic Museum.
40. Hire a bicycle and ride around the streets of Luang Prabang.
1. Visit the temples that are dotted around the city(one of the oldest and atmospheric is Wat Xieng Thong)
2. Be enchanted by the site of hundreds of orange robes down the main street during the daily Tak Bat (the morning monks round ),but do be aware of the customs(observing the ritual in silence,do not get too close to the monks and dress appropriately)
3. Pay a visit to the National Museum formerly the Royal Palace and set in Luscious grounds.
4. Take a walking tour of Luang Prabangfor better understanding of this ancient citys unique architecture with the new guide &map published by Heritage House.
5. Enjoy a panoramic view of Luang Prabangfrom the top of Phousi Mountain
6. Catch the sunset from the banks of the Mekong river
7. Enjoy a performance under the stars at the Royal ballet Theatre where lao folk dances and the Lao Ramayana are staged.
8. Pop in at the stay another day exhibition in Kopnoi Export Promotion centre to learn more about laos.
9. Drop by the Hmong Market with its beautiful handicrafts,perfect as inexpensive souvenirs.
10. Take a cooking class.
11. Pay a visit to the colorful local food markets in the morning and discover an amazing array of ingredients that makes lao cuisine so special.
12. Discover the local handicrafts and the huge night market.
13. For markets with true local flavour check out Talaat Phosi or Na Vieng Kham markets where the locals do their daily shopping.
14. Try the delicious East Asian style fondue at Malee Restaurant(The oldest restaurant in Luang Prabang)
15. Show off your dancing shoes at the variety of bars and discos in the evenings (Dao Fa, Muang Sua and Hive are some of the most famous places). Just remember everything closes at midnight.
16. Try your hand at the bowling club which stays open till after 12pm.
17. Chill out at the L’Etranger with a book from their shop or catch a movie in their cinema upstairs.
18. Go for a picnic and fishing along the Nam Khan river. Take along the local rice whisky Lao Lao.
19. Go Trekking ,kayaking, mountain biking ,or elephant riding out to the ethnic minority villages.
20. Float down the Nam Khan river with the Monks and kids in inner tubes during the dry season.
21.Take a walk along the peninsula to observe the daily lives of the locals which come alive around 4-5 pm.
22. Or try the side streets and alleys around 5-6 in the evening when the smell of home cooking fills the air.
23. Have a chat to the novice monks to better understand the traditions of Monk Hood.
24. Hear the sound of the temple drums at 4 o'clock (am&pm) at most temples around Lunag Prabang.
25. Find out more about the historical cultural and social features of the city at the Heritage information centre.
26. Go and speak conversation English with the local children at Big brother Mouse between 9-11am.
27. Visit the projects of World Vision with a local guide to find out how changes are being made to the lives of childrens,families and communities in poverty.
28. Get up close ,learn how to handle and take care of the elephants at the Ban Xieng Lom Elephant Park Project.
29. Relax after a day of site seeing with a stop at the Lao Red Cross steam bath (with 25 locally grown herbs)
30. Go and watch or play with the children at the childrens cultural centre between 4-5 pm.
31. Check out the Luang Prabang library .
32. Meet the waevers who produce intricate, gorgeous textiles at Ock Pop Tok’s weaving centre,which boasts a magnificent view of the Mekong or attend one of their classes.
33. Learn how remnants of a war long gone are still effecting Laos at UXO Laos.
34. Take a tour of the handicraft villages around LPQ that include Ban Chan,Ban Had Hian,Ban Sang Khong and Ban Xieng Lek.
35. Pay a visit to the tomb of Henri Mouhot,the man who rediscovered Angkor Wat &hang out on the Nam Khan banks.
36. End the day swimming or relaxing at the Kouang Si or Tad Sae water falls (best in Oct/Nov).
37. Take a boat trip on the Mekong river and explore Pak Ou cave(Buddha cave).
38. Kayak or raft down the Nam Khan river.
39. Learn more about the country's various ethnic minorities (traditions, clothing, baskets and more) at the Traditional Arts & Ethnic Museum.
40. Hire a bicycle and ride around the streets of Luang Prabang.
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