Laos

Restaurants:

• Bouang (casual) -

  • Highly recommend! In the center of old town, this restaurant is incredibly charming and makes delicious food. It is small and gets packed, so go early or make a reservation.​ More

• Manda de Laos (upscale) -

  • Highly recommend! Wonderful ambiance and excellent food + cocktails. Make a reservation, and don't miss this one. More

• Tamarind (casual) - 

  • A good lunch spot with views of the river. An excellent introduction to Laotian food.​ More

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Activities:

• Kuang Si Falls - 

  • Stunning waterfalls about an hour from Luang Prabang. Unique teal color water. Optional hike around the waterfall. The walk from the carpark to the falls is about 10 minutes, and uneven but not strenuous.​

• Chomphet - 

  • Across the river from Luang Prabang is a little village called Chompet. It ​houses a few different temples that you can walk to in a row following a path (once you find the path). To get there, you can take a car ferry for about $0.50 and then walk (use your map and a bit of luck). Along the path is a temple inside a cave and getting to see this is 100% worth the effort.

• Mount Phousi -

  • Located in the center of town, this is about a 1 hour activity. Walk up about 100 stairs to the top and enjoy the 360-degree views of the town. Purchase a bird on your way up and set it free at the top - it's good luck!

• Night Market -

  • Located in the center of town in the evenings.​

• Ock Pop Tok - 

  • If you are interested in weaving, this is the place to go.​

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Skip:

• L'Elephant (casual) - 

  • Good for French food, but fewer Laotian options.​

• La Belle Epoque (upscale) - ​

  • The food and service here are quite good, but indoor seating is hard to come by and there are lots of bugs out at night.​