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Local Markets

" Isn't it said that a country is defined by its local market​ "

MORNING
​MARKET

The earlier the better. Only 10 minute walk from Baan Pila, we recommend you go for a walk early morning. The market is pretty busy with locals selling goods, foods, morning snacks and other mysterious Lao products. Located next to Wat May temple. 

PHOSY
​MARKET​

The biggest market in town. Local and authentic. You'll find everything you need and more! Meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, beauty products, clothes, shoes, kitchen equipment are all mixed together in this covered and uncovered market!

NIGHT
​MARKET

Enjoy the night market which takes place every night between 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm on the main street, Sisavangvong Road. Here you will find many local and handcrafted products, providing an excellent opportunity for you to purchase your holiday memories. 

DAY TRIP

KUANG SI WATERFALLS

SA MULBERRY PAPER

CHOMPHET
VILLAGE
The waterfall tour - make a day of it
Paper local village
Xiene mene temple walk
A must-see because of it’s exceptional beauty all year round. There are 3 tiers leading to a 50-meter drop into shallow pools, before flowing downstream. The pools make great swimming holes. You can change into your swimwear at wooden huts close to the waterfall's entrance. 
In Ban Phonsahat village. Take one of our bikes and ride towards Ban Phanluang along the Nam Khan and Mekong River. This village is famous for the Saa paper made from the bark of the Saa or Mulberry tree. Discover local workshops and stores selling books, notebooks, picture frames.
Nice walk on the other side of the Mekong. Take the ferry boat to the other river bank and enjoy the peacefulness of this village through the temples.

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

PHA AN BEACH
This is our secret spot, near Pak Ou Village on the other side of the cave, about 30 km from the city center. Secret beach spot to enjoy a swim when it is hot, eat local food and drink beer Lao. Perfect for a half day of sunbathing with a scenic view on the Pha Hung Cliff. 
​You won’t be disappointed.

ANIMAL LOVER

Butterfly
​Park​

Just 300 meters from Kuang Si Waterfall parking. Walk through the garden, and discover the countless colourful flowers that invite the butterflies. Learn about the array of host plants that feed the caterpillars. Built in 2013, by 2 passionate people: Olaf and Ineke from the Netherlands.

Buffalo
​Diary Farm

5 km before Kuang Si Waterfall, is a socially responsible and sustainable farm that aims to improve the rural prosperity, welfare, nutrition, and health of the local population, with a focus on buffalo farming. To support the farm, visit the buffalos! They even have an ice cream hut on the road. You can book a tour of the farm or stop and taste some of their cheeses.

Manifa Elephant Experience

On the road to Pak Ou Caves, go to interact, or just to observe the elephants. This unique experience, is all about nurturing, loving and learning about Asian elephants as well as getting a fascinating glimpse of Lao culture in harmony with nature.
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NamKhan Horses Stables

Free the Bears

Gibbons Experience
Your kids will love this! Saddle up and take a journey through the beautiful Lao countryside on horseback. Nature's perspective is different on a horse, so enjoy this experience and visit local villages, meet the friendly Hmong horses and trot through some of Laos scenic forests.
​Recommended for 3-year-olds and up.
Hear the moving stories of the rescued bears, meet the bears and help the Bear Care Team prepare food and enrichment treats. You'll be delighted watching the bears search and gobble down the treats you've hidden. Get special behind-the-scene access to a Bear sanctuary with their 'Bear Care Tour'. An exciting and once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Located in Ban Houaxay, North of Laos, at the border with Thailand, you'll have the chance to spot gibbons from lofty treehouses and zip lines in Nam Kan National Park. The Gibbon Experience is a tourism-based conservation project; the classic experience is 2 nights, 3 days.

CULTURE 

Living Craft Center by
​OCK POP TOK

Discover Laos through textiles. This beautiful centre is right on the Mekong. Take a free tour, or book a class or workshop, the restaurant and gift shop is open from 8am to 8pm. This is a project run by women for the women of Laos.

TAEC museum

The perfect place to learn about Laos ethnic diversity. An engaging, culturally rich learning center located in the heart of Luang Prabang city. Since 2007, TAEC shows and aims to preserve the diverse ethnic cultures of Laos through professionally curated exhibitions, events and crafts workshops. 

UNESCO WALKING TOUR

GARAVEK STORYTELLING
For those who want the full Luang Prabang experience, meet and be toured by Mr. Francis Englemann. He worked with UNESCO and has detailed knowledge of the history of the town and the buildings that make Luang Prabang so special.
If you want to learn more about Luang Prabang's folk stories and legends, come visit this small theatre in the heart of Luang Prabang. One show daily 18.30 - 19.30.

ACTIVITIES

OCK POP TOK LIVING CRAFT CENTER

LIVING LAND - RICE EXPERIENCE

LAO POTTERY HOUSE
Experience Laos through textiles — alongside our Master Weavers and experienced teachers you can try your own hand at traditional crafts. A wide range of classes in silk weaving, natural dyes, batik drawing and bamboo weaving are available — from half day to 1, 2 or 3 day classes.
​Learn how to plant rice and work with a buffalo. This unique half-day rice farming experience is set in idyllic countryside setting surrounded by mountains. If you like to see the process of planting and harvesting rice in the rice paddy, it is the best activity ever!
Thieng Lamphet and his wife Khankeo Syauksone run a pottery house in their local village on the other side of the Mekong river. We invite you to experience pottery with these lovely local people and support them. Get hands-on to create a piece of your own: bowl, flower vase.

FITNESS & SPORT

YOGA

GYM

POOL
GRASS HOPER YOGA
MITTAPHON GYM CENTER
A GIANT POOL WITH A VIEW
Studio located in the city center, offering yoga, meditation, fitness and dance classes with quality and qualified teachers.
If you are looking to exercise, do not look further: Mittaphon Gym Center has it all !
​Open daily from 6 am to 20:30 pm.
Luang Prabang View Hotel Pool has the best view of town.  Enjoy the 360-degree view and swim comfortably or rest on the sun beds around it.