Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Luang Prabang
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Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Luang Prabang
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- RenayTnBrossard, Canada79 contributionsEnchanting walk through a forest of towering trees and vegetation to a 200 + waterfall of blue green milky water. The sound is incredible. The cascades are 4 kms in length. You can swim in certain areas. Wear something on your feet as the bottom is rocky. The water is cool and refreshing and also fast moving. A must see if you are in Luang Prabang.Written 11 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LolaGo1Washington DC, DC6,632 contributionsSteps going up this hill/mountain are near the Night Market of Luang Prabang. Due to very hot weather, it is recommended that it be visited in the early morning and late in the afternoon.
There is a beautiful Stupa here and a small temple on the right side of the steps. Bring water and take your time to climb it Enjoy the views!Written 19 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dannuel U34 contributionsWat Xieng Thong is an iconic temple that should be on every visitor's itinerary when exploring Luang Prabang. Renowned for its architectural beauty, the temple stands as a prime example of classic Lao design, with its sweeping, low-tiered roofs and intricate details. The ornate carvings, mosaics, and gilded decorations inside and out reflect the rich cultural and religious history of the region.Written 22 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nguyễn Đức NguyễnHanoi, Vietnam135 contributionsQuite a small one but i think they charge us good price without needing to negotiate.Right in the middle of Phousi Mt and Royal Palace,super walkable there.Some good snack and smoothies around,the smoothies were huge and cheapWritten 14 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GeorgeMandal, Norway13 contributionsInteresting but with an unmistakeable aura of tourist spectacle....you almost feel sorry for the poor munks who get cameras shoved into their facesWritten 3 July 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.
- Miles ArcherBoca Raton, FL7,156 contributionsThe waterfalls here are braided and stepped. It's very scenic. I have an affinity for traveling to view falls, which I've done in several countries.Written 29 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ianwyjSingapore5,206 contributionsProbably the largest complex of buildings in Luang Prabang, the grounds of the former Royal Palace bear testament to Laos's storied history over the last half-decade or so. Built for the royal family at the turn of the last century in what was then the country's capital, the buildings were eventually converted into a museum when the communists took power. During our visit, we spent more time strolling along the corridors of the main palace. Highlights included the king's & queen's reception rooms, murals depicting scenes of Lao life, statues, silk screens (one of which was weaved by a former queen), and various diplomatic gifts. Photography was prohibited so visitors will have to be content with relying on their memory. We also visited the palace temple and the barge museum. The former was moderately large in size with a three-tiered roof with an elaborate gold leaf-decorated facade, the highlight being the Buddha statue that gives its name to the city. Here again, photography was not allowed. There was also a royal cars exhibitiong (not much to see) with a couple of old petrol pumps (in poor condition), a couple of royal carriages (at least that's what the sign said). Do take note that the grounds are closed for a couple of hours at midday.Written 8 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Layla W2 contributionsFree museum. Small but very interesting and informative. Gave me a lot of insight into how bad the bombing truely is and how it affects Laotians until this day.Written 2 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ella T52 contributionsWe visited in the morning the sunlight was beautiful, it was a lovely place very well thought out. Costing 100k or you can pay more to do a tour including Apple pie and a drink, we did the 100k tickets. We were given a guide book with interesting information, and one of the workers explained the life cycle of butterflies. Really magical experience to see all the beautiful butterflies for adults and if you have children I'm sure they would love it. Also, a small waterfall/river runs through the place which you can see. Would highly recommend on the way to see Kuang Si waterfall, it would be a long trip just to see the butterflies.Written 4 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andrea G24 contributionsI stayed at Manifa Elephant Camp for the second time with my family (wife and 7 year old son) from 9 to 11 September 2024. The location, a few kilometres north of Lung Prabang, ensures that you have real contact with the real Laos of villages, mountains and rivers. The resort (camp) is located on the majestic Mekong River, a few kilometres downstream from the Pak Ou Caves and the magnificent confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers.
All the staff at Manifa Elefant Camp are smiling and welcoming and took care of us.
The Elephant Camp accommodates and cares for 30 elephants who live freely on acres of forest, continuing their centuries-old relationship with local people, now expressed through respectful contact with people who want to get to know these magnificent animals.
The animals can be approached and ridden for a short ride through the jungle to the Mekong River, where they and their guests take a refreshing bath. My son (7 years old) and me first had great fun feeding bananas and sugar canes to the elephants and then riding one of them in the company of Mahout (a Lao elephant's life companion) to the river. Surprising ourselves with the bath we took in the company of these huge animals.
The Elephant Camp is nestled in nature right on the left bank of the Mekong River and offers besides all the elephant-related activities also an excellent refreshment point. It has four finely furnished wooden lodges with exceptional views of the Mekong and the mountains in front. It is recommended to sit on the veranda at sunset to admire the sunset over the Mekong and the mountains in front.
A restaurant under a wooden patio with a sloping hay roof is available to satisfy your culinary curiosity by providing good Western and local cuisine.
Many other activities are available to make your days unique, biking excursions, canoeing, boat trips on the Mekong to the Pak Ou Caves (sacred caves with hundreds of Buddhas left by devotees over the centuries) and to the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers (simply spectacular) and, at the end of the day's activities, a Jacuzzi and swimming pool will provide the well-deserved refreshment.
In short, if you are looking for a place to enjoy the beauty of Laos that is well cared for and offers interesting activities and the tranquillity of being pampered throughout, this is the right place.Written 13 October 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.
- DotsGirl2Vancouver, Canada452 contributionsWe went here but found out it was closed to tourists. The outside is stunning . Aroind the grounds you can see the temple dragon boats and another building housing a large BuddhaWritten 13 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rachel B15 contributionsWe wished we’d organise to stay the whole day! There was so much to do, the family really enjoyed the tree top walks over waterfalls, ziplining and swimming in the waterfalls! It is a beautiful park and there was so much more to see than what we had time to explore!Written 27 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- milliesmum2016Christchurch, New Zealand1,771 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.
