Destination: Laos: Luang Prabang
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A designated UNESCO World Heritage site, Luang Prabang is the former royal capital of Laos and abounds with cultural sites, including some thirty wats or temples.
Read about the best hotel options under Where to Stay and authentic restaurants under Where to Eat. The city’s most fascinating cultural activities can be found under Where to See & Do and where you can pick up authentic mementos can be found under Where to Shop.
If you are thinking of a trip to Luang Prabang, contact Indagare’s bookings team for help with your trip.
INDAGARE TOP TEN:
SLEEP…at La Résidence Phou Vau for an incredible garden setting
EXPERIENCE…authentic Laotian cuisine at Coconut Garen
SPLURGE…on a boat excursion up the Mekong when staying at the Amantaka with their private boat
EAT…at Tamarind, which also hosts one of the town’s best cooking schools
SAVOR…delicious croissants and pain aux chocolat at Le Banneton
VISIT…Elephant Village, a camp for rescued elephants
SEE…the extraordinary temples of Luang Prabang
SHOP…for authentic crafts for the home and at the Night Market
KNOW…how to plan a four-day itinerary.
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