Best Free Things to Do in Luang Prabang
THE 10 BEST Free Things to Do in Luang Prabang
Best Free Things to Do in Luang Prabang
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- Doc BokVientiane, Laos255 contributionsWhile this is obviously here for tourists, it's a great place to shop for souvenirs and try out local street food. At one end there is a large square with many food stalls from around the world so you can get a taste of home after taking the slow boat. On Fridays/Saturdays they have live bands here, which gives it a lively atmosphere.Written 3 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rebecca K11 contributionsThere were many things to do around the city. We spent much time strolling around. A day tour to local vilalge and Kuangsi water fall was also worth doing. Laos people were friendly too.Written 20 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BTS1972Munich, Germany3,710 contributionsYou have to get up early to see the local monks walking to get their daily rations and gifts from the town's inhabitants. It is a very emotional and sacral moment that one rarely has the opportunity to see and take fotos of.Written 26 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- hartlovapCorby, UK349 contributionsWe came across this whilst we we out walking. It’s not an easy place to visit but well worth spending half an hour reading the stories and the continued problems the country is suffering from. All credit to those who are trying to make a difference through education and bomb clearanceWritten 1 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- annminkyUnited States3,937 contributionsSuch a nice walk right outside Luang Prabang Residence. After breakfast, I had my morning walk exploring the morning market. So many interesting things to see such as fruits, vegetables, fish, sweets, handicrafts etc. I bought a sword here only to be confiscated at the train station. LOL!😂. Vendors were all friendly. A nice foreign guy let me taste one of his purchased coconut pancakes. It was good. You’ll also see snails, crabs and frogs for sale.Written 11 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- milliesmum2016Christchurch, New Zealand1,770 contributionsActually, I visited this Wat in the evening, in the dark. It was lovely. Everything was softly lit so you could look carefully and at leisure at the lovely carvings and applied decoration. There is a lovely standing Buddha of not inconsiderable height.
You will doubtless stumble across this Wat whilst wandering around town in the slightly cooler evenings.Written 27 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ni h1 contributionGreat place, great work. FYI, many maps have the old location for the library. It is now beside L'Elephant restaurant still in the old part of townWritten 25 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stephan OEnschede, The Netherlands687 contributionsWhile dryving around on our scooter, we discovered this temple on the outside of Luang Prabang. There was nobody else on the complex, just a young monk inside where you can sign in. There is no entree fee but you can give a donation. Inside are beautifull Darwins, and jou can club up, four stories high. The fourth floor can be reached by a very small and steep stairs. It is to small to stand on this floor or reached it with more then one person at the time. From the first floor there is a nice view over Luang Prabang.Written 31 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- annminkyUnited States3,937 contributionsI learned about Big Brother Mouse through Trip advisor. I made it a point to visit this place. The staff there was really helpful as he explained the importance of these books for the children. BBM has a lot of individual books and packs of books ready for purchase. I didn’t volunteer reading books, but I did purchased several packs of books to take to the children at several schools. I visited 4 schools at the village, and the school principal appreciated these books.Written 10 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KGB777Singapore, Singapore41,257 contributionsThis is another attractive temple in the old quarter of Luang Prabang. Confusingly it is also known as Wat Souvannakhiri. It's a peaceful place and doesn't seem to get too many visitors (at least certainly not in the mid afternoon on a hot weekend in June when I visited).Written 2 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bill B3 contributionsWonderful space sharing information about the Lao Friends Hospital for Children in Luang Prabang. Sales help support this important service for local families. Easy to find across from the Dara market. Staff is friendly and helpful. A short video tells you more about the hospital and its work.Written 22 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LolaGo1Washington DC, DC6,624 contributionsAfter our Buffet Lunch, our Group took the boat and visited 2 attractions along the Mekong River. This is one of the attractions. Here, they briefly explained how the whisky is produced from fermented rice. It also has a small shop where they weave items for sale.
Small shots of the whisky were distributed to our Group. Others, like me declined the offer, not knowing how my stomach would react to whisky. A couple is our Group brought some to take home.
Interesting: Some Whisky Bottles on display have dead animals inside such as cobra and scorpions. Represented to be good for sex!Written 19 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LuizDutraNetoRio de Janeiro, RJ8,567 contributionsAt only 3 kms out of the city's center (just 10 min by tuk-tuk), on the banks of the Nam Khan River, you will find the weaving village of Ban Phanon - the royal weaver of Luang Prabang's Court! You will see entire families working on their looms and weaving Lao traditional cotton and silk wares. The ancient art of weaving will be in front of your eyes! The whole village works on co-operative basis and its production is on sale right on the spot. A little haggling is always possible, if you feel like doing so ... There are other nearby weaving villages, as Luang Nam Tha and Sam Neava. Their products can also be found at Luang Prabang's Morning and Night markets. As a curiosity, while in Ban Phanon, it will be possible to visit the tomb of France's legendary explorer Henri Mouhot. He was the first occidental naturalist to explore the ruins of Angkor in Combodia. His memories - "Voyages dans les Royaumes de Siam, de Cambodge et de Laos", published posthumously, helped to popularize Angkor in the West. Henry Mouhot died of malaria in Naphan, near Ban Phanon, in 1861. Enjoy!Written 9 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Wandering WonderingsHastings, UK3,240 contributionsA great little temple to visit in Luang Prabang. Well maintained and intricate gold leaf, it really is worth a little of your time to visit.Written 17 September 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Wandering WonderingsHastings, UK3,240 contributionsA small temple which is compact to look round. You can tell this has been build within the last 50 years as it is in great condition. The paintwork is beautiful.Written 17 September 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
