Top 10 Attractions in Luang Prabang (2018)
1. Mount Phousi
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📁 Mountain, Nature, Panorama
Mount Phousi – Highlights
- 100m-tall hill with viewing platforms
- Panoramic views of Luang Prabang town
- Hiking trails among picturesque landscape
- Home to several small Buddhist temples
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 18:00
Entrance Fee
- General: 20,000 kip
2. Royal Palace Museum
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📁 Museum, Historic, Architecture
Royal Palace Museum – Highlights
- Former palace of King Sisavang Vong
- Exhibits of royal portraits and objects
- Authentic royal chambers and rooms
- Exceptional solid-gold Buddha image
Opening Hours
- Wed-Mon: 08:00 – 11:30 / 13:30 – 16:00
- Tue: Closed
Entrance Fee
- General: 30,000 kip
3. Wat Xieng Thong
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📁 Religious Site, Architecture, Statue
Wat Xieng Thong – Highlights
- Temple with splendid Lao architecture
- Royal ceremonial carriages on display
- Several large & gilded Buddha images
- Stenciled walls & colourful glass mosaics
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 17:00
Entrance Fee
- General: 20,000 kip
4. Night Market
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📁 Local Market, Street Food
Night Market – Highlights
- Casual street market open at night
- Wide selection of local handicrafts
- Delicious local street foods on sale
Opening Hours
- Daily: 17:00 – 22:00
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
5. Elephant Village Sanctuary & Resort
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📁 Sanctuary, Animal, Nature
Elephant Village Sanctuary – Highlights
- Jungle trekking with the elephants
- Explore elephant camps and hospital
- Bathe the elephants in Nam Khan river
- Visit the picturesque Tat Sae Waterfall
Sales Office – Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 21:00
6. Mekong River
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📁 River, Panorama, Nature
Mekong River – Highlights
- Beautiful river scenery in town
- Spectacular sunset backdrops
- Wonderful mountain panorama
- Chance to explore more in a cruise
Viewing Point
- Daily: 24 hrs
- Free admission
7. Wat Chom Si
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📁 Religious Site, Panorama
Wat Chom Si – Highlights
- 24m-high gilded stupa at the top of Mt. Phousi
- Cave shrines with some gilded Buddha images
- Birds-eye views of Luang Prabang cityscape
- Scenic landscape among mountains and rivers
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 18:00
Entrance Fee
- General: 20,000 kip
- Included in admission to Mount Phousi
8. Wat Sensoukaram
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📁 Religious Site, Architecture
Wat Sensoukaram – Highlights
- 18th-century temple in Thai style
- Striking facade of ruby-red and gold
- Stencil figures of mythical animals
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 15:00
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
9. Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
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📁 Religious Site, Architecture
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham – Highlights
- Historic Lao Buddhist temple
- Magnificent five-tiered roofs
- Intricately-detailed golden reliefs
- Depictions of traditional Lao life
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 17:00
Entrance Fee
- General: 20,000 kip
10. Vat Visounnarath
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📁 Religious Site, Architecture
Vat Visounnarath – Highlights
- 16th-century Lao Buddhist temple
- Unusual watermelon-shaped stupa
- Variety of gilded Buddha images
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 17:00
Entrance Fee
- General: 20,000 kip
Map of Top 10 Attractions in Luang Prabang
Author: Jeutravel.com
Date Published: 10 August 2017
Last Updated: 15 March 2018