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Luang Prabang

Welcome to the World Heritage town

Good morning

Alms giving (Tak Bat) is happening now on Sakkaline Road — please observe quietly.

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Lai Heua Fai — Festival of Lights

Join the fire-boat procession along the Mekong — see the festival map and etiquette tips.

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Happening this week

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Oct 1

Tak Bat — Morning Alms Giving (daily)

Every day around dawn, monks and novices walk in silent lines to receive sticky rice from residents. This is a living religious practice: observe quietly from across the street, no flash, and read the etiquette guide before you go.

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Oct 1

Night Market (every evening)

Sisavangvong Road closes to traffic each evening for the handicraft night market, roughly 17:00–22:00. Look for locally made textiles and paper crafts, and bargain kindly.

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Oct 1

Phralak Phralam at the Royal Theatre

Classical Lao dance-drama telling episodes of Phralak Phralam, the Lao Ramayana, with traditional music. Performances are held on selected evenings; check the schedule at the theatre box office.

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Oct 12

Market-to-Table Lao Cooking Class

Meet at the Morning Market to shop for herbs and river fish with a local cook, then prepare three Luang Prabang dishes and eat together. Daily sessions in October (sample listing).

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Oct 15

Community Weaving Workshop, Ban Phanom

A three-day open workshop where village weavers demonstrate dyeing, spinning and loom work, with short hands-on sessions for visitors. Fees go to the community weaving fund.

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Oct 17

Luang Prabang Community Craft Fair

A weekend fair bringing together weavers, paper makers, silversmiths and woodcarvers from villages around the province, with demonstrations and children's activities.

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Ask Luang Prabang

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Must-see places

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Royal Palace Museum (Haw Kham)

The former royal palace, now the National Museum, home to royal collections and the revered Phra Bang image.

Wat Xieng Thong

Luang Prabang's most celebrated temple, famous for its sweeping tiered roofs near the meeting of the Mekong and Nam Khan.

Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham

A royal temple beside the palace, known for its five-tiered roof and gilded relief façade.

Mount Phousi & That Chomsi

The sacred hill at the heart of town, crowned by the golden That Chomsi stupa, with panoramic views.

Night Market (Sisavangvong Rd)

Every evening, Sisavangvong Road fills with stalls selling textiles, crafts, lanterns and snacks.

Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC)

A small museum introducing the cultures, dress and crafts of Laos's many ethnic groups.

Kuang Si Falls

A multi-tiered waterfall with turquoise pools in the forest, about 30 km south-west of town.

Pak Ou Caves

Two riverside caves filled with thousands of Buddha images, near the mouth of the Nam Ou.

Self-guided trails

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Old Town Temple Walk

3.3 km · 2 h 35 min · 7 stops

Community & Craft Trail

11.4 km · 4 h 25 min · 6 stops

Riverside & Night Market Evening

2.1 km · 2 h · 5 stops

Community & Craft

Village homestays, weaving and local makers.

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Phanom Loom Weaving Lessons

Ban Phanom

Xang Khong Riverside Homestay Network

Ban Xang Khong

Kuang Si Road Organic Farm Collective

Kuang Si road

Xang Hai Village Walk & River Stories

Ban Xang Hai

Hill Village Cultural Visit

Kuang Si road

Golden Shuttle Silk Studio

Ban Phanom

Saa Paper Makers of Xang Khong

Ban Xang Khong

Moonstone Silversmith Workshop

Old Town

Visit with respect

A short guide to Tak Bat, temples and local customs.