Laos: Luang Prabang: Introduction: Cheat Sheet

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.