| Town: | Luang Prabang |
| Location: | Asia > Laos |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| Luang Prabang is somewhat of a special place. Perched at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, the town is simply filled with religious-historical attractions. The amount of impressive and disparate wats here really is impressive, with Haw Pha Bang and Wat Xieng Thong being two good ones to start with. Of course, the limestone environment guarantees for a beautiful setting and nearby outdoor attractions such as the sublime Kuang Si Waterfalls. There is a gentrified cafe culture here, for sure. The streets are clean and orderly, and the prices that bit higher than elsewhere. If only the food could live up to the town’s reputation, you might have something close to nirvana here, if you’re that way inclined. A particularly fervent time to visit would be the festival of Pii Mai in April. Otherwise, Luang Prabang should be more aptly relaxed and welcoming for the rest of the year. |
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Top Tips
| The market stalls next to the Tuk Tuk Stop for Kuang Si Waterfalls are a great place for cheap breakfast smoothies and lunch time snacks. |
| Split your temple visits into at least two days. That way you won’t get too templed out (there are a lot of beautiful wats!). |
| Phanh Tha Sone Guesthouse would be a good choice for a quiet and fairly cheap/comfortable stay. |
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The Town
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | ຫລວງພະບາງ |
| Also known as: | Luang Phabang |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data |
| Port(s): | Mekong River Jetty |
| Station(s): | Southern Bus Station |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | forest, jungle, hill, mountain, river |
| Location type: | rural, town, village |
| Religion type: | Buddhism |
What can we see or do there?
| Events: | Pii Mai |
| Services: | Add Data |
| Shops: | Add Data |
| Animals: | Add Data |
| Birds: | Add Data |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Laotian Kip (LAK) |
| Average daily budget: | LAK240,000 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 6 nights |
| High season: | November to March |
| Low season: | Add Data |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, Korean, Lao, Mandarin |
| Timezone: | UTC+07:00 |
| Country calling code: | 856 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | 19.88378, 102.13457 | |
| Geographical feature: | Mekong River | Nam Khan River |
The Directions
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The Directions
| If you know how to get to Luang Prabang and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to Luang Prabang and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 18 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 15 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 6 hours |
| Size: | Add Data |
| Altitude: | 301m |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Luang Prabang |
| Wikitravel: | Luang Prabang |
| Tripadvisor: | Luang Prabang |
| Local tourism: | Tourism Luang Prabang |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | Add Data |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | AccuWeather |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Time and Date |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | LAK7,500 |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | LAK6,000 |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | LAK2,500 |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | LAK13,500 |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | LAK175,000 |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Milk | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Oil | 1 litre | LAK9,000 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Water | 1 litre | LAK3,500 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | LAK170,000 |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | LAK14,000 |
| Wine | 1 bottle | LAK85,000 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | LAK17,000 |
| Apples | 1kg | LAK25,000 |
| Bananas | 1kg | LAK6,000 |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | Add Data |
| Carrots | 1kg | LAK15,000 |
| Chillies | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | LAK5,000 |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | LAK6,000 |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | LAK12,000 |
| Garlic | 1kg | LAK35,000 |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | LAK26,000 |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | LAK10,000 |
| Jam | 1 jar | LAK20,000 |
| Onions | 1kg | LAK12,000 |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | LAK24,000 |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | LAK30,000 |
| Peanuts | 100g | LAK3,000 |
| Potatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Raisins | 100g | LAK7,000 |
| Rice | 1kg | LAK12,500 |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | LAK10,000 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | LAK18,000 |
| Condoms | 1 pack | LAK13,000 |
| Deodorant | 1 can | LAK12,000 |
| Floss | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Razors | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | LAK3,000 |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | LAK18,000 |
| Soap | 1 bar | LAK9,000 |
| Tampons | 1 box | LAK20,000 |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | LAK2,500 |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | LAK12,000 |
| Washing powder | 1 box | LAK2,500 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | LAK19,500 |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | LAK13,000 |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | LAK95,000 |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | LAK70,000 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | Add Data |
| Chilli powder | 100g | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | LAK16,000 |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | LAK3,000 |
| Coriander | 100g | Add Data |
| Cumin | 100g | Add Data |
| Fuel | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Internet | 1 hour | Add Data |
| Lighter | 1 unit | LAK3,000 |
| Matches | 1 pack | LAK500 |
| Paprika | 100g | LAK18,000 |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | Add Data |
| Stock | 1 pack | LAK2,000 |
Local Cuisine
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bibimbap (비빔밥) | LAK50,000 | |
| Bolognese | LAK45,000 | |
| Breakfast (continental) | LAK21,500 | |
| Breakfast (cooked) | LAK32,500 | |
| Breakfast (local) | LAK28,000 | |
| Bruschetta | LAK35,000 | |
| Burger | LAK30,000 | |
| Burger (cheese) | LAK35,000 | |
| Carbonara | LAK55,000 | |
| Cereal | LAK27,500 | |
| Curry (Southeast Asia – meat) | LAK32,333 | |
| Curry (Southeast Asia – vegetarian) | LAK25,000 | |
| Dumplings (Asian – meat) | LAK50,000 | |
| Eggs (how you like) | LAK10,000 | |
| French fries | LAK20,000 | |
| Fried (chicken) | LAK52,500 | |
| Fried (fish) | LAK41,667 | |
| Fried rice (meat) | LAK25,000 | |
| Fried rice (vegetable) | LAK18,000 | |
| Fruit salad | LAK23,333 | |
| Garlic bread | LAK22,500 | |
| Gnocchi | LAK75,000 | |
| Grilled (chicken) | LAK55,000 | |
| Hot dog | LAK38,000 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ice cream (sundae) | LAK25,000 | |
| Kimchi Jigae (김치 찌개) | LAK60,000 | |
| Lamb chops | LAK209,000 | |
| Laap | LAK33,333 | |
| Lasagna | LAK73,500 | |
| Maki roll | LAK30,000 | |
| Noodle soup (meat) | LAK26,000 | |
| Noodle soup (vegetable) | LAK20,000 | |
| Noodles (meat) | LAK25,000 | |
| Noodles (vegetable) | LAK22,500 | |
| Nuts | LAK20,000 | |
| Omelette | LAK23,333 | |
| Pad Thai | LAK27,500 | |
| Pancake (Asian savoury) | LAK100,000 | |
| Pancake (loaded) | LAK22,500 | |
| Pancake (simple) | LAK17,500 | |
| Pasta (meat) | LAK32,500 | |
| Pasta (vegetable) | LAK27,500 | |
| Pizza (loaded) | LAK72,000 | |
| Pizza (simple) | LAK52,000 | |
| Prawns | LAK40,000 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ramen | LAK40,000 | |
| Ravioli (vegetable) | LAK79,000 | |
| Ribs | LAK60,000 | |
| Rice (steamed) | LAK5,000 | |
| Rice (sticky) | LAK5,000 | |
| Risotto | LAK99,000 | |
| Roasted (pork) | LAK90,000 | |
| Salad | LAK43,000 | |
| Salad (meat) | LAK55,667 | |
| Samgyetang (삼계탕) | LAK100,000 | |
| Sandwich (basic) | LAK20,000 | |
| Sandwich (loaded) | LAK26,000 | |
| Sausage | LAK39,000 | |
| Shrimp | LAK40,000 | |
| Soup (meat) | LAK34,667 | |
| Soup (vegetarian) | LAK27,500 | |
| Spring rolls | LAK25,000 | |
| Steak | LAK133,000 | |
| Stew (meat) | LAK48,000 | |
| Stir fry (meat) | LAK35,000 | |
| Stir fry (vegetable) | LAK25,000 | |
| Sweet and sour (meat) | LAK32,333 | |
| Sweet and sour (vegetarian) | LAK25,000 | |
| Tom Yum | LAK41,667 | |
| Waffles (sweet) | LAK18,000 | |
| Yoghurt (loaded) | LAK17,500 | |
| Yoghurt (plain) | LAK10,000 |
| Beverage | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic mixed drink | LAK35,667 | |
| Bailey’s (shot) | LAK31,667 | |
| Beer (multinational) | LAK27,000 | |
| Beer (national) | LAK16,667 | |
| Cappuccino | LAK16,500 | |
| Cider (bottle) | LAK39,000 | |
| Coffee | LAK10,667 | |
| Coffee (alcoholic) | LAK35,000 | |
| Cocktail | LAK50,000 | |
| Espresso | LAK15,000 | |
| Fruit juice (fresh) | LAK17,667 | |
| Gin (shot) | LAK25,000 | |
| Ginger tea | LAK10,000 | |
| Iced coffee | LAK12,500 | |
| Iced tea | LAK10,000 | |
| Martini | LAK34,000 | |
| Milkshake | LAK23,000 | |
| Mocha | LAK16,500 | |
| Rum (shot) | LAK25,000 | |
| Sangria | LAK75,000 | |
| Soft drink | LAK10,250 | |
| Soju | LAK50,000 | |
| Tea | LAK13,333 | |
| Tea (herbal) | LAK10,000 | |
| Tequila (shot) | LAK25,000 | |
| Tonic water | LAK13,333 | |
| Vodka (shot) | LAK25,000 | |
| Water (2L) | LAK15,000 | |
| Whisky (shot) | LAK20,000 | |
| Wine (bottle) | LAK131,000 | |
| Wine (glass) | LAK31,250 |
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