{"id":8742,"date":"2020-02-07T04:59:08","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T04:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurytravelvietnam.com\/blog\/?p=8742"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:43:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:43:32","slug":"essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos.html","title":{"rendered":"Essential Travel Guide to Luang Prabang, Laos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Laos\u2019s ancient royal capital, Luang Prabang, is overflowing with history, splendor and culture. Whether you appeal to see all the spectacular churches or you\u2019re looking to sink your teeth into the best food, no matter what kind of experience you\u2019re seeking, Lux Travel DMC is where you\u2019ll find it all. Check out our essential travel guide to Luang Prabang to get the most out of this amazing city.<\/p>\n<p><center><div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"760\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L1_NifRYbFc?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><center><\/center><\/center><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos.html\/#1_Currency_in_Luang_Prabang\" >1. Currency in Luang Prabang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos.html\/#2_Climate_in_Luang_Prabang\" >2. Climate in Luang Prabang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos.html\/#3_Language_in_Luang_Prabang\" >3. Language in Luang Prabang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos.html\/#4_Getting_around_Luang_Prabang\" >4. Getting around Luang Prabang<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos.html\/#a_Phousi_mountain\" >a. Phousi mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos.html\/#b_Royal_temple_museum\" >b. Royal temple museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos.html\/#c_Old_Quarter_Luang_Prabang\" >c. Old Quarter Luang Prabang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos.html\/#d_Kuang_Si_waterfalls\" >d. Kuang Si waterfalls<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos.html\/#5_Eating_and_drink_in_Luang_Prabang\" >5. Eating and drink in Luang Prabang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos.html\/#Contact_Us_Now\" >Contact Us Now:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Currency_in_Luang_Prabang\"><\/span>1. Currency in Luang Prabang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kip. In case you run out of Kip, people there can accept either Thai baht or USD.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Climate_in_Luang_Prabang\"><\/span>2. Climate in Luang Prabang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The wet season in Luang Prabang runs from May to September, and temperatures can be uncomfortably hot and oppressive for most travelers. The dry season runs from early November to mid March. Generally, Luang Prabang experiences warm, humid days all year round, but taking a light jacket during the rainy months is a wise move.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8743\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8743\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8743\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-climate.jpg\" alt=\"Luang Prabang, Laos\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-climate.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-climate-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-climate-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Source: Lux Travel DMC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Language_in_Luang_Prabang\"><\/span>3. Language in Luang Prabang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lao is the official language, however, most people you come across will have essential English skills which you\u2019ll find accommodating and enjoyable talking to the wonderfully welcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/best-thing-to-do-in-vientiane-lao.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lao people<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Getting_around_Luang_Prabang\"><\/span>4. Getting around Luang Prabang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Phousi_mountain\"><\/span>a. Phousi mountain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located in the heart of the old town peninsula rising 100 meters above sea level, Phousi Mountain is the highest peak in Luang Prabang. You can ascend this beautiful mountain with 355 steps and reach the spectacular views shared by the Mekong River and the other side, the Nam Khan River.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8744\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8744\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8744\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-mountain.jpg\" alt=\"Luang Prabang, Laos\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-mountain.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-mountain-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-mountain-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8744\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Source: Lux Travel DMC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Royal_temple_museum\"><\/span>b. Royal temple museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Built in 1904 and taken over by the government in 1975. The entrance fee is 30.000 Kip which is around 4$ per person and photography is not allowed inside. Absolutely beautiful structure accompanied with engaging historical pieces.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8745\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8745\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8745\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-royal-palace.jpg\" alt=\"Luang Prabang, Laos\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-royal-palace.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-royal-palace-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-royal-palace-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8745\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Source: Lux Travel DMC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c_Old_Quarter_Luang_Prabang\"><\/span>c. Old Quarter Luang Prabang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you follow the main street in Luang Prabang you can\u2019t go wrong. You will find anything you need: cafes, restaurants, convenience stores, book stores, money changers, street food, tour agencies\u2026 and of course nightlife.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/tour-item\/luang-prabang-world-heritage-discovery-4-days\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#333333;background-color:#faba40;border-color:#c89534;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#333333;padding:0px 28px;font-size:21px;line-height:42px;border-color:#fccf7a;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #333333\"> DISCOVER NOW!<\/span><\/a>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"d_Kuang_Si_waterfalls\"><\/span>d. Kuang Si waterfalls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your stay in Luang Prabang wouldn\u2019t be complete without paying a visit to its magnificent Kuang Si Waterfalls, where you can enjoy the sounds of bubbling brooks as nature envelopes you. The 3 tier waterfall lead into a 50-meter drop of shallow pools, before flowing downstream. Surrounded by lush tropical jungle, the pools have cascades of up to 5 meters high and make great swimming holes. There are trails leading to the top of Kuang Si Falls, where you can take a boat ride to the source of the Kuang Si Falls.<\/p>\n<p><center><div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"760\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7S_8oq09sAs?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><center><\/center><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can either rent a scooter or take a Tuk-tuk or go on a day-trip organized by any travel company. Whatever you decide, allocate a full day.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Eating_and_drink_in_Luang_Prabang\"><\/span>5. Eating and drink in Luang Prabang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can check out the night market around 5pm till 10pm every night of the week to try street food in Luang Prabang. The morning market is also very popular both among locals and tourists. You\u2019ll also find many wonderful places of authentic food.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8746\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8746\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8746\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-market.jpg\" alt=\"Luang Prabang, Laos\" width=\"750\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-market.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Luang-Prabang-laos-market-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Source: Lux Travel DMC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/tour-item\/family-tour-vientiane-luang-prabang-6-days\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#333333;background-color:#faba40;border-color:#c89534;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#333333;padding:0px 28px;font-size:21px;line-height:42px;border-color:#fccf7a;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #333333\"> DISCOVER NOW!<\/span><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us_Now\"><\/span>Contact Us Now:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Address No.456 Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Phone: (+84) 4 3927 4120<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Email: sales@luxtraveldmc.com<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hotline: +84-336-276-996<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\">https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/contact\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#333333;background-color:#faba40;border-color:#c89534;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#333333;padding:0px 28px;font-size:21px;line-height:42px;border-color:#fccf7a;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #333333\"> Plan Your Trip Here!<\/span><\/a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 309px; top: 4049.72px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laos\u2019s ancient royal capital, Luang Prabang, is overflowing with history, splendor and culture. 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