I liked this place a lot, a good half day trip also for small children. The walk is short (without the upper trail which is optional) and I believe it can be easily done even with a baby stroller. Also, the location is mostly shaded and the water are cold. Tips: bring a spray against mosquitos (especially for the upper trail), wear your bathing suit (you can change there but the water part starts early), buy some food to go at the entrance since inside there is only a restaurant and no snacks. Details: We came on Friday and there were hardly any people there. The ticket costs 25k for a person (also children). A free electric car takes you to the entrance into the nature area through the village with multiple food selling stalls all over the place. In the nature reserve you first pass through the bear sanctuary which is nice but you hardly can see the bears. A few meters after passing the sanctuary you already get to the first waterfall in which you can swim. After going through a few waterfalls you have a nice restaurant in which you can get lunch and from there you continue to the final, largest waterfall. From this point you can come back by a short asphalt road to the nature reserve entrance or you can go to the upper area of the waterfall which requires some going up all the high of the waterfall in the jungle and back on slippery stairs, this is a round trip that returns you to the other side of the big waterfall. The upper (optional) area has a nice area of water and a view point to the source of the waterfall and an option to take a "boat" ride to the source of the stream for a small additional change. From the entrance to the nature reserve the same electric cars would take you back to the ticket office area.

Lovely lakes and waterfalls. So blue, so beautiful, so lush. I believe you can swim in lakes 1-4. I swam in 3 and it was fun with a bunch of little fishes - essentially like a fish pedicure with little fish nipping at your feet. The water was COLD but very refreshing.

The highlight of my trip to Laos. Beautiful waterfall. Great place to take pictures and even swim! Shows you how beautiful Laos is. There are a ton of tours and vans coming to the waterfall. Super easy to coordinate. It’s a beautiful site. Come check it out!

Beautiful waterfalls, very clean, lush foliage all around. There is an electric buggy service to take guests from the main entrance (carpark) to the waterfall. Suitable for the elderly or those who don’t want to walk much. Butterfly garden is also very charming. Separate ticket at $5 per person.

Still an amazing place. The main waterfall is breathtaking. Worth a visit in the early morning before the crowd. Later will be way too busy for my taste. You can eat on site if you are hungry with a nice view next to the waterfall.

This waterfall was very beautiful. The water was very clear and cool. This place was still fresh and perfect for its nature. The atmosphere was nice. I recommended to visit in the morning. You had to buy a ticket for entering to waterfall.

Visited here with a tour group. While yes it maybe crowded during the times they bring you here it doesn’t take away from the beauty of this place. Brought a swimming trunks and a towel cause you have to take a dip. The water is cool and refreshing. There are little fishes that will take a nibble at you more ticklish. The tour allotted about 2hrs here which is more than enough in my opinion.

Beautiful place! Absolutely stunnig early in the morning, when the big groups haven't arrived yet. Nice little hike up and around the waterfall, but be careful, it can be very slippery when wet, because it's all mud and sometimes a bit steep. On the way down some stairs lead along a waterfall which can get your shoes wet. Must visit in my opinion !! :)

Very nice waterfalls where you can also swim in some of the pools. There's also a nice little hiking trail to the top of the waterfall. The entrance fee (25000kip) includes a ride to and from the park entrance by electric car plus there is also a bear sanctuary that can be visited where we saw at least 4 bears hanging out. The place does get very busy but somehow we were still able to avoid the crowds and find some quiet or almost private places to chill.

One of the best waterfalls I’ve ever been. The water is clear and cold when you take a dip at waterfall level 3. Come early as there is less people around. Take the trail path rather than the asphalt road to the top of the waterfall. There is also a bear sanctuary for you to enjoy. Donations are welcome. If you are coming with a motorbike, you have to leave your bike at the designated parking area and pay 2000 kip for parking fee. Then take an electrical buggy to the waterfall entrance. Toilet is clean too which is located next to the ticketing booth.

These are breathtaking waterfalls with beautiful coloured waters, visible to the bottom, fish swimming and not too crowded. You can walk as far up as you want to but even the top most layer is only a 10 - 15 minute walk of fairly easy climbing.

I went to the waterfall myself by a rented scooter. It’s an easy trip. The traffic is not an issue at all but sometimes you need to be cautious with damaged hole on the road. It took me abt 1.5 hour to get the waterfall. The waterfall is very beautiful and easy to get to it. The elders and children are definitely able to make it. The water is not turquoise color like I normally see in social media. Anyway it’s still good. Enjoy a coffee, a beer or lunch at the restaurant inside the waterfall area is a beautiful experience. Surprised that the price is reasonable and as equal as other normal restaurants in LPB. They don’t over price because they sit in the waterfall area like other places in Southeast area. Thump up for Laos people and Laos F&B business! Please bring cloths to change if you want to swim.

An otherwise beautiful experience was dampened by a sudden rain shower. We had just arrived and taken a few photos when the downpour began. Plans to swim were banished and the clear blue pools were brown with the increased water flow. The falls were still magnificent and worthy of the trip.

One of the big attraction around town! Everybody seems to pass by so going early in the morning is a good idea, it open at 8:00. Walking to the very top is a good idea too, the trail is a bit slippery so many tourist avoid it! You can swim at the top... Plenty of restaurants to eat just off the gate, you can also pick-up something to eat in one of the few picnic area...

What a dream spot, simply gorgeous. I highly recommend getting there EARLY. The site opens at 8am, we were there around 9 and there weren't many people. We took our time and stayed until 11.30, by then it was PACKED. Don't forget a 🩱👙 and a towel because you want to swim in those refreshing, christal clear waters.

It's a natural wonder. I rented a bike and travelled to this place.It's recommended to visit by 9am so that it will be peaceful to explore later on tourist groups might disturb the joy. It's almost 40 minutes' rides from the city. Once you reach there will be a buggy to transport you to the entrance of the hills.Good for solo travellers, insta pictures, family vacation.

It is a must visited waterfall, there would be much more water during rainy season. It is a good place to bring your children and family for a recreation and enjoy the fresh air.

Beautiful waterfall with swimming lagoon pools at the very bottom. Not too cold and definitely worth swimming around to cool off after hiking up and circling the upper falls and pools. Watch your step as the trails are super slippery. Probably don’t do the upper hike if has recently rained.

We loved it here. However, we went the right way up (when facing the Waterfall) and when we approached the "way down" path, we assumed the path beside it was up. Well, it was a path and it went up. We followed it through the Junge for about 1.5 km and ended up in an extremely lost place (See photo). Very curious. Then when ging down we saw that the actual path up was closed. We took a nice long bath which was refreshing and enjoyed the view. Can recommend. Even during off season, however. I can't imagine how crowded it is during high season.

Went during rainy season so the water fall was so dramatic. (You should be careful thou) Bears were super cute. Nature was quite beautiful and you will be able to see some butterflies too.

One of the most beautiful waterfalls I’ve ever seen! Be prepared to see a lot of people there dressed up just to take photos. The main falls don’t allow swimming, which means you can get a lot of pictures without people in them :) The water is super refreshing and there are lots spots to take a dip.

Very beautiful waterfall! The area is relatively clean and well maintained! The bear rescue Center is located in the same vicinity so it’s very convenient to visit They also have electric car as a shuttle from ticket kiosk to the main entrance

Stunningly beautiful waterfalls. We got there a little after 9am and for the first hour had pretty much a swimming hole all to myself. Loved the experience. See the moon bears on the way up. 25,000 Kip each for non-Laos.

Beautiful! Worth a visit, do the short hike too the top too see the another lake where the Waterfall starts. Go early too avoid the many tourist. It’s quite nice to swim in some of the lagoons.

Breathtaking waterfalls which look unreal. A good place for picnics with a nice bath in clean water. There is also a hiking trail to see the origin of the main waterfall. There are also some bears who are protected in an open and safe area.

Wow wow wow! What an amazing place! So worth visiting. There are multiple waterfalls. Many of which you can swim. There’s even a tree you can jump off. So beautiful and such clear blue water. The main waterfall you can’t swim but it is like no waterfall I have ever seen. The most spectacular sight. At the main fall there is also a steep walk up to the top. Great for views and more opportunities to swim! Also an added bonus is a free bear sanctuary included in the price of the ticket. What a bargain. I’m pretty sure parking is easy and available.

This is an amazing place. beautiful landscape with peaceful feeling. There are two routes to go to the top of the waterfall, one is going through the bear reserve and the other is next to the waterfall. There is a big pond in the top of the waterfall where you can swim and watch small fishes playing in the water. There is a coffee shop on top of the tree where you can look at the beautiful nature with your eyes.

I've travelled to many counties and seen many waterfalls. Although this one isn't the largest I've seen it is definitely the most picturesque! Definitely worth a visit. There is a second set of waterfalls and a butterfly park in the area. The second set of waterfalls is quieter and more chilled.

The waterfall is really nice and would desert 5 stars if not for the horde of tourists. Very well marketed place with thousands of stall selling food and souvenir. Might consider not going up to the top of the waterfall as it is quite a steep and tiring climb but the scene is so so only. You can also take a raft ride at the top and swim there. Cost is 25,000 for foreigner and the buggy ride is included.

Awesome spot. But aim to get there at 7.45am if you want amazing pictures with no one there. Climb to the top and swim in the top of the waterfall. Boat ride possible up there too for very cheap. Swim at the top, see the view from the top. At the bottom there are multiple places to swim, also jump off trees into water etc. very fun. But it does very busy after 11am. It’s quite built up but is what it is. Restaurant, zip line etc. buses of tourist arrive from like 8:30 so be early 🙌🏽

This waterfall is beautiful and also a great spot to swim. The bear attraction is cool too. The only problem here is that if you are a girl, particularly a white one, prepare to have your photo taken by multiple Chinese tourists. The first time i went with two female friends it was happening to them constantly and i even noticed lenses pointed out way when we were walking. When i went back again on my own i didn’t notice any cameras at all. Toilet seemed out of service (pictured bellow)

Went with the scooter. The road was okish but not the best. Tip: go around 3 pm and stay till 6. There was no one around and I could swim alone. You can hike up till top of waterfall and there is nice place to swim there. Hike via right as it has no steel steps and more fun (but very slippery and steep). Try only if you’re fit.

Nice view and information boards on the walking trail. The hike to the top is very slippery. At the top you can pay 10,000 kip for a short boat trip going to the “source of the waterfall”, but there is not much to see. At the top you can also hike for 3km to a cave with restaurants. Budget ~2 more hours if you want to do that.

Incredible waterfall. You can walk across the bridge at the bottom for photos in front of the falls and then climb to the top. Steep climb with sone hazards on the way up but worth it. At the top you can swim in cool pools of water and there’s a swing, benches and places to hang out. A great few hours spent at the waterfall! We went early morning so it was quiet.

Every temple has its own alms giving, but the majority of monks walk down the Main Street. It is very nice to just sit quietly and respectfully from the other side of the street and observe the locals. But it is sad to see the noisy influence of disrespectful tourists and vendors that sell rice for tourists to give to the monks. Just try to avoid them and find a quiet spot for a better experience. We arrived at 540am (but I think it started at 530) and it was done by 6am.

Be a respectful tourist The rirual itself is meaningful BUT this street is so commercialized & the people there (most are tourists) talking loudly. People was running around to snap the photos (including me, but I tried to keep the distance but when recalling back, I feel guilty now). I think its harmless to promote beautiful merit, but the tour group should train their clients for all the rules before the merit. also, should have a line to seperate photographing area for safe distance with the monks. Btw the street behind this street is more peaceful & practice the right way

Many groups of monks walking along the street (actually more streets) receiving alms. The ceremony begins early in the morning while it's still quite dark. Unfortunately, the ceremony became very touristy. That's not necessarily bad, it helps to keep up the tradition but many of the tourists simply can't behave respectfully. They're going too close trying to take a picture with their mobile phones, they're using flashes etc. Yes, the quality of our pictures isn't that great but taking cool pictures at the price of disturbing the ceremony is not an option for us. If you really need better pictures bring an appropriate photographic equipment with you.

Would the Christians and Catholics be happy if non-believers tourists appear in the US or Europe to partake in Communion bread? and use flash photography at the Priest/Father etc, and jostling with the believers? It's ridiculous, and downright uncouth for tourists who took pictures of the beggars. How would you feel if you were in their shoes? If you're moved by their plight, get uncooked rice/shoes/ jackets (cold weather now) for the beggars to help them out. For the Buddhists, there's a nearby street (infront of Sada hotel) where about 150 monks would start walking around 6.30am. They don't receive much, and are not picky (Unlike the tourist area, where some monks even push a trolley!! to collect goodies). I have attached a picture of the bus these monks travel on, so you know they are not well to do.

Interesting experience. It's great to be able to give. There are actually many streets where the monks will walk through, so please ask your hotel whether the monk will pass by the hotel area, so you don't need to walk far. Unless you wish to join the big crowd then this is the area.

Recommended by many, it was a great reason to start the day earlier than most. It’s always been my favourite time of day because it’s almost as if time stands still. Regardless, the small offerings your able to provide for the monks who are sacrificing and devout on the daily is a great feeling. The procession is neat because of the collective energy put forth by all those from the community. From setting up the chairs and the garments for the participants to the initial gathering of food for the monks, there’s a true sense of community in the air. Definitely a must even if you’re just there to spectate.

5 stars more for Luang Prabang in general. The Alms Giving Ceremony is more 1 star. This ceremony because it is a ceremony has been totally desecrated by thousands of a certain type of tourists who respect nothing. The most interesting thing to see now is them. Please do not go there. I will had here some general pictures of Luang Prabang because Google doesn't give us the possibility to post a general avis on a city.

During summer the almsgiving starts at 5:30, while in the winter months the sun doesn’t start rising until 6:30. I recommend getting there a bit early to find a spot and spend some time watching the locals set up and prepare the food for the monks. When seated, shoes and socks must be removed with your feet tucked underneath as you observe the ceremony in absolute silence. Female attendees must keep their head lower than the monks when giving alms and they must not talk to or touch the monks at any time, even when making an offering.

Really nice to see this sacred morning ritual and something that is very important for the local community which makes it sad that tourists are unable to be respectful. I’m giving a low review in the hope people read it as previous reviews highlight similar issues. Some tourists participating were either filming themselves or getting someone to film them during presenting the food. Tourists standing very close taking pictures with flash on right in monks faces. This appeared to be done mainly by older groups and tour groups. These tours were often lead by locals so I’m not sure if they don’t tell them to be respectful or they have a prior agreement with the monks that they can take their pictures? Also do not buy food from stalls trying to sell you stuff. Lots of food was given back such as what appeared to be confectionery items. Best thing to do is not do it through a tour, sit down on the opposite side of the street, be quiet, take minimal photographs and without flash on. I would say unless you’re a Buddhist, just observe rather than participate There will be quieter places to observe- even on the Main Street but also down the side streets if you know where they are. Maybe ask local ngos for any advice.

Great experience even though it is an early start, 5am ish. I went the easy route the first morning and bought a ‘package’ with the hawkers waiting near the area. The package sold by the hawkers is on the pricy side and is generic (sticky rice and a biscuit). Also they will be able to top you up for a fee when the items run out. I went to give alms a second day although purchased my own items (dry goods and snacks) from a large grocery store. Felt it was more worth it and I was able to donate straight to the monks which is similar to what we do in Thailand. To conclude, worth getting up for the experience. On the positive side, hopefully the money spent with the vendors goes to supporting the monks and the local temples as well.

This is a traditional event for Buddha merits. The event was held belonging to the road. We had to assemble alongside the road about 5.45 am. in the morning before the monks will come for alm given ceremony for sure *if your hotel does not prepare the giving alm preparation, you should buy some food(Long storage containers)

famous local event. must go and see, in a different meaning.. too commercialized, so many tourists especially groups from china, making the daily event look like a show at the zoo. however it's interesting to observe for a while. some monks' baskets are soon filled with cookies and biscuits given by tourists (some shops sell them for tourists), i wondered where the huge amount of snacks go to everyday. once we go off the main street, we see real local lao people giving foods to monks in a serious expression. that's much worth wo watch.

Today the world is all about photos, videos, social media, and in this world the reality, truth is somewhere lost. Based on most of the reviews here I am sure what I am about to say will not be understood by many. But my hope is to reach out to those few conscious people who just don’t understand what the hell is going on in this world. About the ceremony. It was probably an authentic ceremony at some point but today it’s just a tourist attraction. What I observed; - Mostly big group of tourists with tour guides( mostly Chinese) were participating. Barely any locals. - vendors were selling rice and cookies - Some were using plastic gloves but mostly everyone else were just using their barehands to dig in the rice and offer it to the monks - There were trash cans set up everywhere, Monks were dumping all that was offered in it -Towards the end, children were collecting those offerings from the monk. Some were grabbing rice from the street. My understanding is: 1) Nobody eats those offering, it goes to waste 2) Its collected back and resold. I wonder what Buddha would feel about this ceremony. This was just sad. And all the comments here referring it to as “an experience” or “Its tradition” making it sound as it’s authentic, these people live so far away from reality. Some people take everything at it’s face value. But for those who are observant, who can see thru it and see the reality, please don’t participate. You may wanna go observe (and know the reality) but don’t participate. Its the tourism thats ruining this culture. Its because of the tourist there is so much waste.

Having read about this in multiple blogs, I decided to wake up early and head to the Main Street where this ceremony takes place. Here are my key takeaways: 1.The significance of this ceremony is well known that if people give alms (basically food) to the monks, it brings them good karma, while also feeding the monks. Once a traditional event, it has now become a tourist attraction and pretty much like a zoo like one of the other reviewers mentioned. People have no consideration to space, to flashing lights and cameras in close proximity. 2.There are at least 200 people giving out alms and the monks carry a rather small basket. Wonder where all the alms go? Into baskets that have been lined up on the street every 20ft or so. The alms are usually sticky rice that are unpackaged, and packets of biscuits or chocolates. The monks seem to dump them all in the same baskets (and they look rather dirty!!) 3.I asked someone if they know what they do with it, and they said they give it as lunch to kids at schools. So basically, people donate to the monks, the monks to the kids from what I heard. 4.I also happened to witness many stray dogs being walking alongside monks and waiting in line with such discipline. If only people had the heart to feed these animals too, knowing it would bring back double the good karma. TLDR: To sum up, it felt like a spectacle with no real meaning to the ceremony. I’d rather have them feed the hundreds of malnourished stray dogs and cats roaming the streets of LPB.

A widely recommended 'thing to do' at Luang Prabang. A scared tradition of Laos, the daily morning Alms giving, which dates from 14th century. More than 200 monks from the near by temples come out to the street and gather their daily meal from the faithful and peaceful residents. It turns in to a tourist attraction now and we can see a good number of tourists are participating this offering. There are street vendors who is selling the sticky rice's in custom made plates. You van by it from them and sit on the road side. The monks will walk in lines and you have to put a small portion of this rice in each monks vessels. There is an beautiful temple near to this place.

A really cool experience where you can either watch or take part in the Alms Giving Ceremony early in the morning. You can get rice and other food to give to the passing monks for 50,000 kip. Definitely something to experience whilst here

It’s full of tourist at sunset and its obvious why, is the best place to see the entire town and how the sun goes down in the Mekong River. It’s better to climb up from the south as it has a lot to see (temples, Buddha statues, a relic, a cave, etc). The price entrance is 20.000 kip but it seems it’s not enforced for everyone.

Nothing much to be honest. You get to see the river flows in between some hills and the landed house up south. What I’ve captured is all you will see. I guess beauty is subjective. Entrance fees of 20K Kip whether you come from the front or back of the middle hill.

Great walk up to the top. You can see Buddhas and different things on the way up. There are stairs and it’s not a hard climb. Great for sunrise and sunset, I visited twice so I could see both. Opportunity at the top to take great pics! And you can buy drinks on your way up.

Very nice climb up to the top. Very well maintained and even steps, making it a very easy and comfortable climb. There are a lot of Buddha statues along the way, which you can appreciate as you ascend upwards. At the top, you will be rewarded with a very scenic, aerial view of the city and the Mekong river. It is a very beautiful sight given the mountainous backdrop. It is also a popular destination to appreciate the sunset, so it will likely be very crowded during sunset time. Best time to climb is likely during the early morning hours, or just before sunset time. It may be too scorching hot for a comfortable climb in the middle of the day. There’s also an entrance fee of 20.000 kip near the top of the climb.

It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the top of the mountain. The sunset is around 5:30 PM, so if you want to see the sunset, you need to check the time. Enterance fee is 20,000 kip (per person). They sell things at the beginning of the route, but you don't need to buy them essentially. If you go up the stairs a little, there is a place where you pay the entrance fee.

A complete exaggeration to call this a "hiking summit" and some of the "sweeping views" of the city are obstructed by trees. On the way to the top you can see an imprint of Buddha's foot, or a small cave with a random statue of someone (not Buddha) inside. Admittedly I did not go here for sunset so maybe it is truly a nice place for that, otherwise there is no need to spend 20 minutes going up, getting a few pictures, and coming down again.

Short but steep hike for a great city center sunset view! Definitely worth a quick stop before dinner, as the exit spits you out just a few minutes from lots of restaurants

One of the best sunset I have ever had!! It’s located exactly as shown on the maps. There are 2 official entrance, the one next to the river and the one next to the Night Market road. After paying KIP20K, you need to hike for about 10 minutes till you reach the peak. I suggest you to go at 5pm, so you can secure your spot to enjoy the sunset. Since there will be more people coming after 6pm. There is a temple up there, but tbh the temple it self is nothing special. Just a small, regular, ordinary temple. And ya, you are allowed to wear short pant. So no need to worry with the heat 😅

Beautiful view from here. Not busy. Inside the temple I was alone for a while (5-10 min). You can sit here and enjoy the city view. The entrance fee is 20’000 LAK.

Great view! The stairs are not steep, even my 60-70 uncles & aunties can go up. Sunset view is beautiful but you might want to go early & camp there for 1-2hrs if you want perfect view lolz

On the top of this hill, you can see views 360d of the Luang Prabang city. Sunset watching is among the most famous activity on this gorgeous hill.

A beautiful Buddhist monument, beautiful view over Luang Prabang and a great spot for sunset. However expect crowding and queues to get photos in front of the view. I would advise getting to the top 30 minutes before sunset to explore and get a good spot. I would say it takes ~25minutes to climb the steps to the top depending on your fitness level.

Unfortunately, it was hazy so there was nothing much to see during the sunset. It was not very crowded, probably because of the haze. Nice high view of the city where buildings are generally no higher than 2 floors. I can only imagine how much more mystical the view would have been hundreds of years ago when Luang Prabang was chosen to be the capital of the old kingdom. It was a nice little exercise to climb up the stairs. I went by the side entrance in front of the Nam Khan River (instead of the entrance near the night market), hence managed to see a few statues on the way up and down. There is a counter on the way up to pay the entrance fee of 20,000 kip. There are dustbins at the top and a little stall selling drinks and chips.

Nice little trail up, just a quick 10mins up for me. There's several entrances from each side of the hills - night market side or Nam Keong side. Many Buddha statues along the way. The view on top is a great vantage point of Luang Prabang and for sunset.

Pretty nice place but gets pretty crowded later if you want to grab a photo of the sunset but it’s a really nice place! None the less it’s quite the little hike up from near the night market area and there’s a entry fee of 20000kip per person I would recommend maybe once to come up here as it’s rather nice small activity here.

Way too busy at the top to really enjoy the sunset. What little of the sunset I saw was good but I don’t recommend this for the sunset. However, if you start the climb way before sunset you will still have a really nice view of Luang Prabang from both sides on the way up.

Incredible temple space. The staircase are beautiful and there are buddhas and other statues all around. It did get busy for sunset and those pictures are attached but the view is incredible! Loved exploring this area and glad we got to see it. I’m sure outside of sunset hours the space is much nicer and tranquil

It is a nice climb to go up to the top. From the side where the palace is about 338 steps to the top. From the back side of the mountain it is 423 not as steep as from the side. There is a nice view from the top, which could be a bit better if the vegetation would be trimmed a bit. It is worth going down the longer back route as there is more to see than on the way to the palace. The ticket is 20k per person.

Perfect for sunset. 30000 kip fee to access the temple. Come about 4:30pm to get a nice spot if you are into photography

Great spot to enjoy and photograph the sunset - but go early. Sunset was at 6:05pm during our visit and we started up at 4:50pm. We arrived at the top in about 8min. When we reached the summit it was already pretty busy. Eventually it was so crowded we were pinned in by people at all sides and couldn’t really move. Frankly, some people can be quite obnoxious and really crowd you or blatantly block the view of others. As soon as the sun has set, it cleared right out. Tip: the best sunset colours aren’t evident until about 20 - 40 minutes after the sun actually sets, so stick around after most people have bailed out for a more comfortable experience. But if you do this be aware that the stairs aren’t lit for most of the way down, so if you have issues with night vision be sure to have a headlamp or small flashlight (you iPhone light will work in a pinch) for the walk down. If you’re going for sunset don’t drink too much before hand, we didn’t notice public washrooms on top and once the place is crowded you aren’t going anywhere until the crowd starts to clear. There is no opportunity to purchase water so bring something to sip. There is a ticket booth at the start of the walk. It costs 20.000 kip per person. The stairs up are well maintained and safe. The walk isn’t very steep and isn’t very long. However, you should know your fitness level as some people were really struggling and had to rest two or three times. There is a temple at the top and beautiful statuary along the way. There are also two other nice viewpoints. You might want a little extra time for photos before the sunset crowds arrive. There’s a terrace before the ticket booth which makes for a great place to photograph the night market. Worth doing, just be prepared for the unpleasant atmosphere.

You can get a really nice view from the top of the hill but it is packed with people. I don't actually think that it's worth going to the top of the hill but there's some really nice lookout points that are a bit lower and away from the crowd when it's sunset there are so many people on the top of the hill that I would avoid it and find somewhere else to enjoy the atmosphere. Either way it's very much worth going to the top. It just depends on how much you can handle dealing with a ton of people.

TOURIST TRAP - look at my photos & videos for reference. Even though the sunset is UNREAL with amazing views, there’s so many people up there for sunset it’s like sardines honestly, steep 15 min walk up to the top too but it’s beautiful so if you don’t mind big crowds you’re fine

Colorful night market along the main street requires a visit. The market closes around 9:30. Hundreds of booths all selling the same t-shirts, bamboo straws, aluminum bottle openers, and hair bands. All vendors are ready to bargain, but this is their livelihood and items are already cheap by Western standards, so please don't bargain hard. If you get them down 10,000 kip, you just saved $1. Was it worth it? The quality of the items for sale is average. For high quality merchandise, visit a store. If this review was helpful, please click Like!

Great place to go to eat, but most of the souvenirs you can buy in nearby D&T supermarket for half the price (e.g. coffee, tee, snacks). For foreigners there is more western style meals in the big yard. More local food stalls are in the narrow perpendicular street opposite of the yard.

Full of unique staff and food based on Lao. The price is not too bad. It is available to bid the price with the seller, so you can get the best price. The unique thing, there are some buffet food, that U can take how many as you can in one plate and pay as only 15.000 KIP.

Better than the night market in veintain. Got way cooler stuff around. Good pricing on everything with most vendors, again depending on how well one bargains.. but no-one is pushy and shopping here is a very pleasant experience.

I really loved the products on display. I saw a lot of items different from what I saw at the Chiang Mai, Thailand night market (in case someone is wondering about the similarities). The clothing was beautiful, as were the many crafts. Because I have plenty of souvenirs, I only bought honey, mulberry tea, and Laotian salt. Worth the visit even if you’ve been to a night market before and even if you’re low on cash.

General local products Let's walk around and have fun. You can buy it as a souvenir. Quite quiet, walk to the end of the street and you'll find a food court.

Exploring the Vibrant Night Market in Laos A Burst of Colors and Crafts The night market in Laos is a feast for the eyes! As you stroll through the market, you'll come across numerous stalls filled with beautiful clothing and bags. It's like stepping into a world of vibrant patterns and designs. A Buzzing Atmosphere The night market is always bustling with activity, especially on the weekends. People including many foreigners from all over gather here to explore the stalls, chat with friends, and soak up the lively atmosphere. It's a place where you can truly feel the energy of the city. Delicious Delights As you wander through the side streets and square, you'll discover a mouthwatering array of food stalls. The air is filled with the irresistible aroma of sizzling dishes, and your taste buds will be tempted by the delicious flavors. From savory snacks to sweet treats, there's something for everyone. An Unmissable Experience If you're visiting Luang Prabang Laos, a trip to the night market is an absolute must. It's not just a shopping destination, but a cultural experience that immerses you in the local traditions and flavors.

A very interesting night market with many stalls / outlets displaying their wares on the ground. Many locally made accessories, woven bags, footwear, attires and lots of food and beverage stalls too. Mostly, tourists patronize the stalls and bargains are the norm. The night scene is great for photography.

While there are many wonderful cafes and restaurants in Luang Prabang, I find the night market experience the most satisfying, even if you are here for a couple or more nights. The night market spans blocks, taking over the main street of the town from 5 pm onwards. Closer to the center of town - near the stairs to the mountain temple and the palace museum - the market is primarily souvenirs, artwork, and local crafts. At one end it becomes all food, and branches into a large circular area filled with outdoor seating and surrounded by even more food stalls. Fish, seafood, beef, dim sum, soups, satay, fruit and juice, sweets and bakes, it's all here, affordable and tasty. Happily for me there were four different stalls offering large vegetarian menus of local food, similar to Thai style. I ordered noodles one night and rice the next and both were hot and tasty, with savory sauce, lots of veggies and plant-based meat representing the non-vegetarian versions of the same dishes. Drinks are available. For a sweet afterwards I stopped at a small stand crafting pandan tapioca mini pancakes, served with a toothpick for scooping from a banana leaf cup. Handsome and friendly staff was particular about flipping them at just the proper time, and was willing to ask you to wait until they had a good set. I also tried the fruit juice stall... While they offer many combinations on a sign board for easy ordering, it's possible they may have run out of some fruit. In this case the friendly stall owner was willing to take suggestions and create a custom mix and match fruit shake - wonderfully fresh and a great finish after the main course. While the market gets cooking after 5 pm, many of the stalls begin to roll up the mats about 9 pm so be sure to start early enough you can order and eat at a few places.

Night Market Luang Prabang Great and large market with many different local products and souvenirs you have to trade. However, enjoy

Crazy, people everywhere!!! It was a nice night. Selling everything you'd expect at Asian Market but very heavy on clothing (luckily beautiful pants didn't fit....save cash). But also food, jewellery etc etc. Only took 20 minutes to do loop, so I think I missed something. It's worth a visit, especially if looking to buy & remember - haggle! Was live music as well. Think left 2300 and still pumping.

It’s good to have dinner or just a snack here. Price is reasonably cheap. Mostly accepted only cash and Lao qr payment. I tried with my Indonesian bank account and didnt work, hopefully it will work next year. Taste of the food mostly delicious, you can find Lao, Thai, Chinese, Indian food here.

The Night Market in Luang Prabang is definitely one of the most interesting we’ve seen in Laos. There’s a wide variety of items on sale. On the main street, vendors sell many souvenirs such as bags, clothes, accessories, magnets, paintings etc. There is great diversity in design, and some of them are really cute. Some stores may get repetitive after a while, as multiple stores sell similar items. It is a great place to buy gifts from Laos, and we bought most of our souvenirs here. Worth noting that you can try to negotiate with the vendors in terms of price, as they usually sell at a slight mark up. Food options are generally on the opposite ends of the night market. In particular, there is a wide open space market that sells really delicious food with plenty of seating areas. You can also try some of the roadside stalls, some of which are very appetising.

Great place to visit if you are in Luang Prabang. Food is inexpensive and tasty. Gifts and crafts are also reasonably priced. Plenty of options for both! The Only public restroom we could find is to the far left of the stage. You must pay to use these. Price was 3,000 kip or 0.14 usd.

Stinky toilet with no issues. Wet and disgusting. Closing time is 4 but they close the Wat and Car exhibition 15 minutes early.therefore, I had missed the most important sites to see. WEAR LONG PANTS- almost every where in Laos. Otherwise u need to pay 5k for rent. Museum looks interesting to discover.

Good way to learn more of Laos n it's Monarch. Entrance fee is kip 30k; strict dress code to be observed. Gets warm in summer months within the Gallery, that show cases the paraphernalia of the old Monarchy. Lots of restoration work is still going on. Royal Temple is out of bounds, can only view from the front

Beautiful palace, but badly run museum. The palace is really beautiful and definitely worth a visit. It is just a pity that the people running the museum don't seem to like it that you visit. The place closes 2 hours for lunch and calls it a day at 4 in the afternoon. There is some English explanation in the museum, but only about the object you are looking at. You don't learn anything about the history of the kingdom, the royal family, the court, or the civil war that ended the whole thing. Dress rules are a cultural thing, but considering the fact that they killed their last king in a re-education camp, - not that you would pick that up in the museum- it's a pity you have to rent a long legged pant to go over your shorts because of 'respect'. (it was 35 degrees in the shade) And you are not allowed to bring anything at all into the gallery. The smallest purse, cellphones, expensive cameras, your babies diaper bag, everything has to stay in a shoddy locker. Taking picture is strictly forbidden. So I can't show you that the palace is really pretty and worth a visit. Just don't arrive to late 👍

5 stars for the building and exhibits, but no star for the management. There is a no bag, no phone, no tablet, no hat, no shorts, no water, no food, etc. policy that is not communicated at the entrance. Only once the palace building is reached, one is told to go back to the entrance to lock one’s things. And mind your ticket! If you lock it with all your things, you need to go get it, as one ticket check at the entrance is not enough… Besides all that, there are double standards: some people are sent to lock their bags and some not. Most people seem to be able to enter the palace building with their phones and small bags.

Interesting cultural dance show that supports the local people and culture. High energy- Not one of those performances where it's clear they've been performing all day long. Highly recommend. You can get photos with them after. Worth the money!

Absolutely loved it here. I spent half a day seeing all the beautiful exhibitions. It was apparent that buildings and gardens are well taken care of.The energy here is amazing! You need to cover your skin and no photos allowed here, it's a rule and a matter of mannerism. Please have some respect.

Royal Palace converted into a museum. Note you have to keep your bags in the locker room (for free) as it cannot be brought into the gallery - no bags, no camera, no phones. The overall complex is sizable and a nicely stroll around. There's also the temple where the Prabang Buddha statue is worshipped - of which Luang Prabang is named after. And at the back there's the cars and carriages. There's also a Royal Ballet Theater that performs on certain days.

The place is quite wide and includes both a church and a palace. But inside the palace, photography is prohibited. Next to the black market, at night the lights are on, very beautiful.

Pretty good. The museum was interesting, especially the paintings on the walls were impressive. Seeing the gifts from other countries also makes you feel like you're living part of the past when you explore them. Also the garage with a few models of king's historical cars, given to him by the US government, was a nice touch and I enjoyed it quite a bit. The temple is also nice, but you'd find better ones in other places.

In the museum we're due to take our shoes off and no photo. Cannot go inside the historical monument and not allowed to take photos. Bags in the lockers. Pathetic car collection. Globally worth to be seen. Very central.

If I could go back again I would not pay into the Royal Palace & would instead take photos of its architecture from across the street where you can climb some steps to get a better view. Like any other Royal or Religious area you must cover your shoulders & knees which is to be expected. If you arrive in anything less, shirts, pants & skirts can be provided. I understand that some people really enjoy the history behind it but even then, there is not a lot on show. Without signage / audio guides or even staff too assist, you are left to walk around what is basically a very poorly maintained crop of land. Bag’s of rubbish litter the patchy grass & the trees / bushes are in a desperate need of trimming. The garage is pitiful to say the least & royal palace itself did not live up to our expectations. I can only assume this is the reason why no photos are aloud inside as they fear other people may find out. I can not argue when it comes to the temple as I have yet to find one that is not beautiful. You may climb the steps, but not enter this one or take photos of the inside. They do allow you to take photos of the buildings when on the Royal Grounds, just not the insides. Again, without the historical knowledge or the ability to take any photos which I can not already take outside, I don’t see the point in going in.

Lovely buildings and grounds. Had to go back to hotel to change to cover shoulders and knees which is understandable(large Buddha collection in museum). I left with no real coherent impression of Lao history which was disappointing.

A nice place to visit in Luang Prabang. A beautiful mix of colonial and Lao architecture. The main hall is very beautiful - painted in red and decorated with glass mosaic. Taking picture is not allowed inside. They are very strict with the dress code. Located prominently at the historic center so might as well visit and take a look. Five star still..

It's a nice place and you can walk around a big area and see different buildings. A lot of people were there but it didn't hinder our walk through. What I disliked was the rework of a lot of buildings. And no photographs in some buildings and before that you have to remove your shoes and cap. Of course I'll always honor different views and vows of country but for me....that takes the fun out of it...why walk through without shoes if you can't take any pictures. So the experience for me was kind ok.

Interesting place, we spent around 30mins inside. They’re strict with clothing so make sure u were long pants & cover shoulder. It has a spacious garden but we didn’t have time to walk around. After entrance area, keep your ticket to enter the building!

Very very strict rules before you can enter the area for visiting. The most annoyed thing here is that locker area is inside ballet room but the area to allow you to have ability to go visit Palace is far from locker. You must go back and forth.

Busy, but not too busy. Nice grounds to walk around. Didn't go into the Palace as told I needed to leave my shoulder bag in the locker room. So had a stroll around the gardens and the small car museum. Which was interesting. Plenty of seating outside to sit and relax.. great for people watching 😊

Ok to see, but no pictures allowed inside for whatever reason. It would surely get more crowded and messy inside if everyone started taking pictures of themselves. Don't understand why you have to cover up since it's just a museum and not a holy place, but ok, was prepared for it thanks to the other reviews. Arrived around 9am and there were loads of Chinese tourists that must have just arrived. Once I got passed the big groups it was less crowded. Nothing spectacular to see, but still nice if you have the time.

Worth seeing if you have nothing else to do. The upkeep is quite sad. It looks quite neglected with roofs covered with fungus, paint peeling, steps and stairs cracked dirty and even certain areas have weeds growing between marble tiles (at temple). You can not enter the main building with a backpack. It needs to be checked in at a different bldg across the yard. You are not told this anywhere until you have removed ur shoes and are about to enter. After already being disappointed by the poor condition of the buildgs, fences, grounds i decided it just was not worth my time to trudge back n check my bsckpack in (i had items of value not willing to risk losing). Hopefully someone with authority will read this and get the people in charge to clean or restore this place. It has lots of potential and historical value. Maybe pay a visit to Thailand and look at their temples?

30,000 kip entry the grounds are nice but there are some strange rules for a mesuem considering its not a religious monument. No bags allowed inside, no shorts including for men (you can rent trousers for 10,000) no shoes or hats inside and no photographs at all which I find weird. The mesuem itself has some interesting artifacts including gifts from the United States and other nations. The mesuem is set in the former Royal residence which is interesting but no photos is definitely a shame.

An old temple located at the confluence of two rivers, the Mekong River and the Khan River. Lao architecture and art are very admirable.

It's a nice historic place. They provide you with a sarong if needed. It would take you around 30 - 1h to see the place, but literally no more than that. You can see the monks walking around which is nice. Not related, but the toilets are nice and clean.

Beautiful temple. You must visit if visiting Luangprabang. My nephew in the pictures love it 🥰

Super unique and special temple. Stunning artwork, unique experiences for buddhist and other kinds of temples. Very interactive and dynamic spot. If you want to learn more take a guide as there is no explanation or english signs anywhere but it is a significant temple so taking a guide IS recommended. Busy and busier as the day goes on. Can spend a lazy afternoon people watching and taking in the art.

Visited in June 2023. Beautiful temple. I made a beeline here when I arrived in the city since I wanted to cover the highlights if the city in my less than 48-hour visit.

A most impressive wat! Be sure to dress modestly but they do have rentals available for all the tourists. I felt really at ease in front of the giant Buddha.

Totally a must see temple in Luang Prabang. You should visit with a local guide, they will tell you a lot of interesting facts and history about the temple. If possible, visit in the afternoon from 3Pm, when sunlight shines on the walls of the temple, creating a spectacular view. And remember to dress appropriately when visit the temple. Visited in January 2020

Beautiful and very peaceful place. I was so lucky to be there just before they start chanting so I have a chance to sit down and heal my soul :). The monks are also very nice and friendly to let us take some photos. Actually I saw a lady take many of their photos so I follow to take some. I hope if she uses it for magazines or whatever commercial purposes, she would pay back for the venue or for the monks so they can have some funds to maintain and raise the monks. Love all the details and decorations.

I ABSOLUTELY love this temple ! Temple of the Golden City. Wat Xiengthong (Temple in Laos and Thai called : wat/vat) Still remain one of significant monument, the spirit of the religion. and you definitely (if not) can feel it just by being there. I could not express into words enough. The rich red and black walls are decorated completely with gold stencils. The wooden structure is well-maintained that shown authenticity Satisfaction Rating Scale : 10 out of 10 Entrance Fee 20k kip

There is an entrance fee of 20,000 kip/person. It is a temple with beautiful architecture. Inside the temple, you can walk around. The highlight point that people go to take photos is the window with the red wall. The time I went was being renovated.

A beautiful temple complex. One of the highlights on our trip. A reminder to foreigners, you must remove your shoes if you want to enter any of the buildings. Please be respectful. Don't trek your dirt into sacred spaces.

Very beautiful, it is the only temple in LPB that allows us to take photo. The design is so goooood. marvelous and the ticket price is 20k in november 2023

Of the many temples in Luang Prabang this one is the most famous, and for good reason. This temple has a ton of history and unlike most of the other temples in the city, it survived the most recent sacking of Luang Prabang so many of the buildings are older. The temple grounds are quite large and there are many buildings to explore. Surely one of the highlights of Luang Prabang.

Very beautiful temple with different buildings to visit. You should were clothes long enough to hide your shoulders and knees. If you forget you can borrow something there though. Really loved how well preserved it all was.

By far the best most authentic temple experience for me. It looks old, traditional, cozy and authentic. It's also the only place I've visited that allow you to take photos inside. The whole area is unbelievably beautiful and reeks of history. If I had to pick only one temple to see, it would be this one.

Unique and beautiful art. Would be great they have more information boards, or more detailed audio guide for each section of temple. One step further will be introducing more of Buddhism in Laos

Very pretty and not so crowded. Especially during the sunset the light is fantastic. (You definitely have to wear long trousers or a long skirt and covers your shoulders as well.)

One of the top attractions in Luang Prabang. The temple is very beautiful, and there are multiple intricately decorated buildings to admire. The designs are very detailed, sophisticated and traditional, making this temple a masterpiece of work. The ceiling and mosaic making up the temple is filled with depictions of Dharmachakras. The mosaic of the tree of life was one of the most impressive art in this attraction, and one should take some time to appreciate the art here. This temple likely contributed to Luang Prabang’s status as an UNESCO Heritage Site, given the sophisticated and ornate architecture of this place. Note that as this is a religious site, be sure to dress appropriately (i.e. no shorts, no singlets, no slippers). Also be respectful especially within the temple, as it is still an altar for prayers. There are some spots that tourists frequently pose with too, so do keep a lookout for them. Entrance fee is 20.000 kip for foreigners, and it is well worth the money to visit this temple.

Very intimate & beautiful temple. 20mins to look around & you exit onto the view of Mekong River

I didnt go inside the temple. But i like road front of temple. Very vintage. It like old France in Laos. Suggest u go here early morning or late afternoon for sunset.

Awesome temple … probably my favorite in Luang Prabang. Definitely need to go first thing in the morning to beat the heat and the crowds. Lots of places to look around and take in the history. Recommended for sure!

(Translated by Google) It's amazing and beautiful (Original) Thật tuyệt vời và đẹp

Not worth the effort to walk here, just a few ordinary streets. Nothing like the historic centre which is exceptionally nice

(Translated by Google) beautiful evening light (Original) สวยงามแสงงามยามเย็น

Think of an unforgettable city....this is Luang Prabang ❤️❤️

Nice buildings. Now a days most are guesthouses, tour agencies, souvenirs and local clothing shops, eateries, groceries

Get up from 5am to offer food to monks.

(Translated by Google) It is a nice center but mainly a faded glory. (Original) Het is een leuk centrum maar vooral vergane glorie.

(Translated by Google) Strolling around Luang Prabang during the day or evening is very pleasant (Original) Flâner dans Luang Prabang de jour ou le soir est très agréable

(Translated by Google) The small city is very beautiful and peaceful (Original) Thành phố nhỏ rất đẹp và bình yên

Great waterfall that allows swimming everywhere. This is not the tourist hot spot but more a hang out for locals. You must ride a longboat to get here which cost 15000kip per person as well as 15,000 to enter the park. So cheaper then the most popular tourist spot as well.

Came here during the rain season and it is beautiful. Unfortunately, the water was still not clear due to the raining. I am sure after 3-5 days, it will be clear. Less crowded than Kuang Si Waterfall. Best to come here as early as possible to avoid crowds. Fact: Mainly locals are coming here to swim How to get here: 1. Rent a motorcycle or by Tuk2 or a car. I went there by the car because I know the driver already and it costs 500000 KIP back and forth. He knows the area, friendly, and basically can drive you anywhere you want to (Contact me if you need his service). 2. Tad Sae Waterfall is located across the river. You need to take a boat to get there (fee: 30000 KIP if you are solo, 15000 KIP if you are double) 3. Upon arrival at the entrance, you need to pay 15000 KIP Please respect the place by not throwing trash to the river. Btw, there are peacocks and I wasn’t lucky enough to see their feathers

By far, our favourite waterfall in Laos! This place is magnificent! We went there by motorbike and it's super easy, just drive slowly to avoid some holes and with the day light. We parked the bike at the pier (5k), 15k for the boat to the falls + 15k for the entrance. Beautiful swimming places and they also have restaurants if you want to eat there.

Many small waterfalls with pools you can swim in. Take a bit of a hike to reach #3 and escape the hordes of tourists. Also food and beer available on site. Small 5 min boat ride to the site was also entertaining!

Not much of a waterfall is left in this pristine place as the country is suffering from severe drought and climate change. However the land form suggests there once was a huge cascade spanning over several pools. I still recommend a visit if you want to escape the crowds of LP or Kruang Si, as nobody goes here, the ride over the river is superiorly beautiful and only 30k. Good for jungle hiking and the scenery is still impressive and fascinating. + there's still a small pond you can take a dip in if you're hot and dry 😉

These falls feature smaller cascades on a wider tributary. The area around the falls is more built-up than Kuang Si, and there are decks criss-crossing the water where you can relax and enjoy the sights and sounds. Nearby, an elephant park offers visitors the chance to meet, feed, and even ride Asian elephants. Tad Sae requires a ride out of town and then a short trip down the Nam Khan river in a traditional longboat. Tuk-tuks regularly make the 14km trip to the boat launch area and cotinue to take the boat to the main waterfall about 8 minutes. And also you can go by bicycle takes around 45 minutes. Tad Sae can be dry or mostly dry from February to July, so be sure to check before you go. (Tuk-Tuk cost about 150.000 kip and you can share with others for cheaper cost). When cooling off at the pool or the falls, it’s also important to remember that bikinis and other very revealing swimwear are also frowned upon and public displays of affection, from hand-holding to more intimate gestures like kissing, are considered crude. Please also note that visitors are expressly requested not to walk around with shirts off or in just bikini tops. This is considered rude (and the individual in question is assumed to have questionable morals and status). Open daily 08:00am – 17:00pm Tickets: 20.000k/person (under age of 8 years old free entrance).

Very nice falls. Very little people, you can swim and walk around. You need to arrive to a little town where they cross you in a boat for 15.000 kip and then there’s a fee to enter the falls 15.000 kip for foreigners. There’s two restaurantes in the falls, they don’t sell good food, maybe its better to take a little picnic. The park in general need maintenance, things are old and dirty.

Arrived to boat terminal, nobody warn regarding dry season and waterfalls to be completely empty until you have to buy a ticket for an entree. For single person you have to pay 30 000 kip for a boat, if more than 1 than 15 000kip/each. Enterance free -15 000 kip for foreigners, however they made a discount of 5 000kip, so ended up paying 10 000 kip for waterfalls which are absolutely empty.

We visited Tat Sae Waterfalls on a Friday afternoon, only a few people were there and the area was pretty clean (with the exception of a few plastic bottles floating around in the lower level of the waterfall). There were no life jackets available but the water wasn’t dangerously deep in the most popular swimming areas. There’s a starting point for a hike up to the 2nd and 3rd waterfall near the restaurant. Shortly after the 2nd waterfall, some parts of the path seemed to be flooded with water and we ended up going back instead of doing the whole loop. The path was a bit slippery and narrow in some parts but the views were stunning and the elevation wasn’t too high. Experienced hikers will probably reach the 2nd waterfall in about 10-15 minutes (not me lol). We paid: - 20k for parking the motorbike near the village 🤷🏻‍♀️ Three men had a rope tied across the road and forced us to park nearby. They barely spoke English and just pointed at the dusty road leading to the pier. It felt sketchy (and expensive) but they ended up guarding our bike until 5:30 p.m. - 15k per pax for a short roundtrip boat ride across the river for 2 people - 15k per pax for the entrance to Tat Sae Waterfalls

Nice waterfalls (3 tiers) in the middle of the jungle. Not really worthwhile to go to the last one since the 2 first ones are the nicest.... Small boat ride before coming to the waterfalls

The short boat tour to get to the waterfall is very charming - but the waterfall itself was dried out (March 1st) and the surroundings looked like something that was abandoned 10 years ago 😅 It felt unsafe to walk on the wooden boards. They also keep beautiful peacocks in small cages. For us it was a waste of time ….

It's a beautiful place, unfortunately while I was there, there isn't much water otherwise it is one of the must visited place in Luangprabang and the place is abandoned due to the impact of the pandemic.

It would be better if you visit during rainy season. Only a few people at the waterfalls when going there. Had to take the long tailed boat to the waterfall. Prepare for some clothes to enjoy it.

In short do NOT go at all in the dry season ! Went May 12th, 2023, definitely dry season- scootered out there, maybe 30 mins. Some steep curvy downhills and one 500m dirt road stretch— I’m pretty new to scooters so I just went slow on the downhills!) We paid 5k (ea) to park scooters, after she took our $ she kind of tried to tell us something in Lao, I was too hot to pull out Google translate so we just continued on. Paid a man in a little hut $15k (each) who pointed us to a boat. He didn’t try to tell us anything. We got in that boat, that guy didn’t tell us anything, but captained us 5 minutes down stream, we arrived; he motioned that he’d stay there and wait for us. We climbed lots of steps and at an entrance gate we were finally told (in English) “There’s no water, at all…” We haggled a bit and paid (yes, we still paid) 10k for both of us to walk around and see a peacock (in a cage,) crumbling infrastructure, a mosquito birthing place and really really really really dry “falls”… I wouldn’t go again until it’s been rainy season for at least 2-4 weeks, and then be hella careful, the walkways and decks and sun-huts all look like they’re about to fall down!

Came here today ( 4/9/2023). The water is blue green in colour and many locals enjoying the swimming. There is a restaurant up there. Food is quite okay and reasonable in a tourist place Quite far from town, is nearby the train station. We came here by motorbike (30mins slow drive haha)

Beautiful waterfalls with different levels ! Cool trip and road if you get there by motorbike ! Extra 5-10min boat ride to make it to the final destination. Very very lovely 😍

We visited in February, locals warned it would be dry/low water but didn’t realise just how dry it would be! Fun to walk around, trail to falls 2&3 was very steep with many many spiders Boat across was 18K each and entry another 15K

nice trip and great for swimming. Be sure to go all the way up to number 3, you'll hardly find anyone there. The path goes through the jungle and is a bit steep in places, wear good shoes! There are a lot of tourists at the bottom 2 pools.

SO beautiful. Loved every bit of these waterfalls. We hiked up to the top and swan in the little lagoon while a guy was singing and playing some music. It was very relaxing here. We enjoyed our visit very much !

Very pretty! We probably were really lucky with the way it looked when I'm reading some of the other reviews, but would really recommend going here! We liked this one better than Kuang Si waterfall (more quiet and nicer to have a swim). If you go a bit earlier in the morning, you will be earlier than most people and have nicer views :)

great place ! about half an hour drive on bike from luang prabang. you can picnic there with family. you arrive at the river bay via road, then a 5 min boat ride takes you to the spot. we went late so they discounted us but it’s highly recommended to go and spend good time there. there are layers of waterfalls as you keep climbing higher.

Place was run down. Unfortunately locals have not managed to keep up with maintenance. However, there is a trail to follow on the left of the first waterfall. Follow this trail to find some stunning nature. Definitely worth going, way less busy than main waterfall in luang probang. Reasonable for price, little boat trip to place was 15k Kip and I believe entry was maybe 20k. Definitely a must see.

A nice little 🦋 oasis to escape the crowds of the main waterfalls! Pricey compared to the main attraction (100k kip vs. 25k kip), but it seems to go to a great cause. The butterflies are most active on sunny days. The staff even provides a guide book to learn about the flora and fauna present as you casually stroll through the park!

This is a fantastic stop. The variety of species are beautiful and the chrysalis stages on display for educational purposes are gorgeous! Loved the fish spa break in the enclosure! Really gave me a chance to read the very informative booklet they provide you with for your tour, since while I was walking the butterflies got all my attention!

Highly recommended park. The entrance fee is 5 USD, you get a informative guide book for the park full of background information. The stuff is friendly and will explain you everything you have to know about butterflies. The coffee provides food and drinks. Go there

After paying the entrance fee to the waterfall, you can walk or take the electric shuttle and stop here. There is a separate entrance fee for different "packages" that can include homemade baked goods in addition to access to the grounds. It may seem a little pricey but then when you find out the people running the park also established a small school for children in the area to continue learning during/after Covid, everything seems very reasonable. In this park you aren't just going into a closed space where butterflies flutter all around you, there is also a small cafe with a pond filled with koi; and a short "nature walk" with views of some small waterfalls.

Yes, it's more expensive than most other things to do but I found it worthwhile. Part of the entry price is going to their projects, supporting local children. The staff is very nice, the volunteers tell you more details about some of the butterflies and their different life phases, and the overall park is very nicely put together and neat. I spent much longer than expected and enjoyed it a lot.

This small detour from the main tourist route is totally worth it. It was built by a Dutch couple that have been in Laos for the last 7 years. There is a peaceful beautiful walk in the forest before going into the large butterfly enclosure. Afterward there is a lovely coy pond where you can get coffee and a dessert.

The place just reopened after the pandemic. It is a beautiful project supporting local children and for sure the conservation of the butterflies. There are various species to see. Worthy to go there :)

After the falls, the butterfly park is definitely worth it. You can ask the driver of the electric bus to stop there.

We had a very nice and interesting experience. The park is beautiful, the man at the reception was very kind and gave us very interesting explanations about the park and butterflies. It is a very relaxing place and the school project they developed is quite impressive !

It was interesting experience to see so many butterflies and learn about them. It is about 10 minutes walk from the waterfall exit and it worth a visit.

A hidden gem beside of the tourist rush a the waterfalls. A beautiful garden with a lot of information about butterflies. A small jungle trail within the park leads you to beautiful waterfalls as well. Some may find the prices high but consider they support the poorest local people of the village.

The butterfly park supports the local community by providing education, transport and medication. It's a wonderful place to visit when you are at the waterfall, just ask the driver to drop you off at the butterfly park on the way to/ from the waterfall.

This was a very interesting experience & we did learn a lot about butterflies here! There’s also a butterfly green house type thing that you can go in and see all the various butterflies on site. There’s also a space for you to observe some caterpillars and even active chrysalis being formed/broken out of. Very knowledgeable staff and also a cafe on site that does Dutch apple pie (and loads of other things!). If you’re going to or from the falls, just tell the driver to stop here. You can then flag another driver down on your way back. It is NOT included with your ticket to Kuang Si Falls. It’s 100,000 Kip per person.

Beautiful experience. (Delicious apple pie/cake.) The butterfly park is an inspiring project that has been executed so so well. "This a place for the heart"

A cool little bamboo bridge. For a small fee you can cross over it to the other side of the river where there's... well... nothing really interesting. :D But it's a nice walk and the bridge is beautiful and very photogenic.

This bridge is only here 6 months a year due to the wet season and the volume of water that comes down the river. The bridge is removed and replaced every year. The 7,000 kip (80 cents USD) is to enable the bridge to be maintained and provide the family who looks after the bridge with an income. We enjoyed walking across and talking a few pictures. It is lit up at night so worth a look.

A modest footbridge across the Nam Khan river for a 5000kip fee ( return included). In the evening the bridge is illuminated with rows of small lights which makes for a romantic walk to the jewellery store and charming restaurant across the river from LP. The climb upstairs at the end of the bridge can be tricky after dark so take care there. Two years later:same quaint bamboo bridge but with a toll fee of 7000kip. 😁

Wonderful bamboo bridge. Good experience with nice view on the bridge. Entrance fee is for rebuilding every year. Only 7,000 LAK.

Nice view but need to pay 10,000 Kip if you wanna go to the bridge

Traditional bridge built out of bamboo. and It will be rebuilt every 6 months according to the notice displayed on site. Walking a cross while hearing the river flowing and nature all around, one of the best moments i had.

Glad we visited the Bamboo Bridge at sunset. We crossed to the opposite bank and had a relaxing hotpot dinner at Dyen Sabai Restaurant. Quite a unique experience. It costs 7000 kip to use the bamboo bridge

Located in Khamyoung village, the way to go just beside Dara Market. Preserving Cultural Diversity in Laos. Opened in 2007 in a historic house at the foot of Phousy Hill, the museum at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC) presents engaging exhibitions and special projects that offer a rare and fascinating insight into the diversity and richness of Laos ethnic cultures. From the perspectives of ethnic minority women, this exhibition shares the lives of women in Laos today. With photographs, documentary videos, and objects the exhibition explores themes of work, family, health, heritage and handicrafts as recorded by girls and women in Northern Laos. Over a two year period as part of the Stitching Our Stories (SOS) project, young women from Hmong and Tai Lue communities in Luang Prabang learned to use digital media to record and reflect upon their lives in a rapidly changing Laos. From this collection of photographs, video clips, and interviews, TAEC and the international arts programme, PhotoForward, developed the Caregivers to Culture Keepers exhibition. Community Researchers were integral in framing the exhibition themes, and along with the SOS participants provided the content for the exhibition. Seven short videos present interviews with women in the Hmong and Tai Lue communities on varied topics including a Hmong medicine woman, early childcare in Laos, Hmong batik, Tai Lue weaving, Shamans, and Hmong embroidery, A part of the exhibition, the videos provide a more in-depth look into the lives of women in Laos today. Permanent Exhibitions Two rooms of displays showcase the Akha, Hmong, Tai Lue, and Kmhmu people in Laos and feature traditional handmade clothing and textiles, jewellery, handicraft and household tools, reconstructions of domestic scenes, and religious artefacts. All exhibitions are presented in Lao and English. Translations are available in French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. Collection, Library and Research TAEC maintains a collection of ethnic minority artefacts and a small library on the ethnic groups of Laos. Special projects of TAEC contribute to a growing body of documentation about the diverse cultures found in Laos and include books, short videos, and exhibitions. Open daily 09:00am – 18:00pm From: Tuesday to Sunday (Close on Monday) Tickets: 25.000k/person (under age of 12 years old free entrance)

Finally a museum done well. Small but great didactic labels. Lovely editing. Smart. And yeah the gift shop was among the best stores in town. Of course everything costs more but the quality and selection is ideal if you are looking for something to really drag home and enjoy you should make sure you visit this shop. Clever kids activities too. I enjoyed the basket section the most. Great explanations.

An exceptionally fine, if small, museum providing an overview of Laos’ rich ethnic mix of cultures. For those interested in full instruments and music, as well as weaving and bakery the information provided is very complete and fascinating. There are numerous interactive displays and opportunities for hands on participation. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a more in depth insight into Lao culture than that provided than most touristic tours.

An absolutely fabulous center to learn about the cultures and many tribes of Laos. The collection was well organized. I appreciated the information regarding the traditional music. From craftsman who currently make the different instruments from hand, to the explanation of how and when these instruments are played. The weaving exhibit was also well organized. Definitely a must visit cultural center when visiting Luang Prabang.

Awesome museum about the culture of laos. The exhibition is quite small but you can still learn so much about the laos people and especially their music culture. Great Experience! After the museum you can order cheap laos coffee and try some free activities like weaving !

A small and lovely collection of folk costumes + some household items, music recordings etc. Loved the Akha costume and the opportunity to try some items and take photos. I also loved the detailed and comprehensive explanation on ethnic groups in Laos. The second exhibition is about folk costumes and modern folk costumes in general - don't be confused seeing Masai, Mexican and Philippino costumes.

Small centre but packed with powerful information about the ethnic groups in Laos. Detailed info about their background, the craft they specialise in, including basket weaving and handicraft making. The most interesting part is the changing lives of this people in the villages with times, from making music with traditional instruments made from bamboo to using CDs for recorded music. Nice little gift shop with quality items as well.

Hello hello Leo here to discover beautiful and useful places like this small cosy lovely museum with art craft and basic knowledge about the Ethnology from Laos 😊 It's a great place to relax too with a nice atmosphere of a café with a qiete place to sit and refresh WiFi and a shop with original craft art handmade by the different ethonologic groups in Laos. There are alps guides explain htbehistory and development of Loas and hsi people's. Overall I fine nice place to stop from temples tours and market and go deeper in the history and understanding of the people from Laos. Highly recommended to enjoy time there 😃 Sabeidee Leo 😊

30 000 kip entry and they have give you a tour if you ask! Very interesting to learn about the traditional custom. The manager here is also extremely lovely and great at English!

Small but very informative museum about multiple ethnic groups of Laos and their lifestyle and culture. You can also buy products with design, patters inspired by different ethnic groups.

A small space but expertly curated! Well worth the entry fee. The items on display here are beautifully presented. The plaques are clearly written and informative. The musical exhibition was fantastic and so well researched. This was the best museum we visited in Laos even though it is small. I felt like the national museum was a show room and didn't actually learn anything. You will leave this centre understanding so much more about Laos.

Really enjoyed this little museum. Went to cool down for an hour although only one room has AC. Found it very interesting and enjoyed having a go at weaving in the back area. Such good value for the price and staff very friendly with good English

This should be on top of your list if you plan on visiting Laos, and are staying or visiting Luang Prabang. You get to know a lot about the ethnical groups in Laos. Many of us are very unaware about their heritage and all the efforts that go into the handicrafts and how easy it get copied by the big fashion companies. If the big fashion companies aren’t transparent, then educate yourself. This museum will help. Take your time, and take photos to read everything back later. Or if you are not staying in this area, visit their website and check out their mini documentary.

Really enjoyed my visit to this museum, I went on a Tuesday and at 3pm they had a free tour available which I joined. The tour guide was really insightful and it was great to learn more about Laos. Tickets were 30,000 Kip at the time of writing, and we spent about an hour to an hour and a half here.

Tour guide excellent. Got introduced to an overview of Laos ethnic groups as well as a deeper look at 4 in particular. Also a look at the fashion industry and the difference between stealing designs, appropriation, and collaboration/ appreciation. Got to try our hand at crafting too

This visit was so worth it! The museum is quite small, but it enables us to get to learn more about Lao Ethnies, Lao culture and history. Some stunning traditional clothes, and handmade objects are also showed. I recommend !

Nice small museum, which will not take much of your time, but can give you some brief introduction into ethnic groups of Lao. Part of it is also a shop with fix prices plus with origin pointed to exact location of Lao.

What a great experience! The interactive rice tour was one of our favorite stops on our SE Asia trip. The team at Living Land were very welcoming and they teach you everything you need to know about growing rice. And the lunch at the end was delicious! This is for sure a can’t-miss experience!

What an absolutely fantastic place. We stayed 2 nights here and participated in the rice farming experience, which was amazing. The staff are exceptional, and the free English classes they provide for the local kids is amazing. We got to help teach the kids both afternoons and also helped the cook with our dinner. We had all our meals here and they were fantastic and so much food. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

We went to the living land farm for the rice experience and lunch. From start to finish everyone was extremely friendly and our guide (Lin) had a great knowledge of the community and process. We were in a small group and got to try all the stages (14) if we wanted to. The rice fields were absolutely beautiful and really enjoyed standing in the mud with Susan the water buffalo! After the experience we had lunch at a private table overlooking the fields. They brought an abundance of dishes which were all very tasty!

The rice experience with soy was absolutely stunning and worth the money. We stayed overnight and had dinner. The Homestay was cozy and the sunset amazing. Together with our tour guide soy we thought local kids English. The work and the volunteering of soy is amazing. Only for the dinner we don’t give 5 star. We told them days in advance that we are vegetarian. Even on the same day we told them but they looked overwhelmed with vegetarian food. At the end we got veg fried rice for 13$ each. We got served two Laos beer which we had to pay extra. We rate the rice experience and overnight stay etc 5star but the dinner only 2star.

We did the rice experience. Having done the 'bamboo experience' yesterday and found it quite lengthy, this was a breath of fresh air! Interactive, funny, fun, informative and in a beautiful location. They didn't charge for the kids and they got loads out of it. It's a bit of a factory operation getting groups through but each group has their own guide and the money goes to supporting the enterprise and surrounding farmers, including ding education for the local children. Really good value compared to other offers for experiences in the area.

A couple of weeks ago I visited the Living Land Farm and it was an awesome day with lots of fun and it was less touristic as I expected it. We got a realistic view on the daily work at the farm and moreover they are supporting kids and students in learning English fir free. I liked that place a lot and could even imagine to go there back once for volunteering work for a couple of months. Thanks for this experience Living Land Farm :)

This is a very interesting and well-conceived tour. Our guide was personable and informative and spoke English well. You are taken through every step of rice growing, from germination through threshing through the forging of tools for harvesting. Unless you are on a very tight budget I would recommend shelling out a bit extra for the lunch, which was bounteous and tasty. They provide water and a hat, but do bring sunscreen. And do be prepared for the somewhat disconcerting sensation of being immersed up to mid-calf in sucking mud at the very beginning of the tour.

The 'Rice Experience' was a really fantastic and interesting experience, to see what it takes to get rice for eating. Our guide explained every step and could answer all our questions. The Living Land Company is doing so much for the local community! Among many other things, there is a daily free English lesson for kids.

A great experience, really good to learn about rice. A touristy place but very welcoming and nice people. We loved it!

A very complete activity. It has been very interesting to do the entire rice process with our hands, step by step. At the end they gave us some appetizers, and it was curious to see so many things that can be done with rice. In addition, they completed the activity with a mini workshop to make shapes with pieces of bamboo and with the preparation of a drink using sugar cane (which was delicious) A very highly recommended activity that says a lot about the country.

Great fun with the Rice Experience for $36. Our guide, Keo, took us through the steps of rice farming and life at this community farm. Great details and information about rice farming, along with good jokes. Do prepare to get dirty in the mud - shorts and slippers are your best bet. There is an area to wash off after though. We had lunch after as well, which was good. This was an extra $10.

We went here to have a go at planting rice. You learn about the entire process of growing sticky rice and can participate in each step, getting wet and muddy up to the knees in the paddy fields. You can sample the sticky rice and a selection of different foods, snacks and drinks made from it too. We had a great morning here and thoroughly enjoyed it. The company also provide help in the community offering free English lessons for example. Highly recommend a visit.

We came here for the rice farm experience, it was a really fun and informative morning with our host being so friendly and speaking great English! It's really hands on and it's great to have some different rice tasters at the end. It's easy to book with them directly over email and the included transfers are very handy, highly recommend!

It was an amazing and really insightful experience with a guide who spoke English very well. We followed the whole process of harvesting rice and could even see the cooking process. After that we had a chat with our really nice guide and had tasty rice snacks!

One of the best experiences we’ve done so far on our SEA trip and most hands on! Excellent insight into how hard work it is to have some rice on your plate with dinner. Our guide Den, was excellent & so much fun, with really good English. He explained everything so well and we got to try each step of planting and harvesting rice. Lunch was excellent (so much food!!). Worth a visit

The rice experience was amazing, and a highlight of our whole trip! The rice production was fascinating and great fun to try out; we also had a tour of the beautiful gardens, a demo of local bamboo craft techniques, and an unbelievably tasty lunch. The 11yo had great fun and particularly enjoyed meeting Susan the water buffalo.

The whole experience was amazing and the guide Soy was the best ! We were only three people when I did the tour so it was really cool because we had time to ask so many questions. Soy showed us all the tools farmers use. Then we practiced all 13 steps of growing rice from planting to cooking, he also showed us how to make rice flour and how to forge the tools. We also made and drank fresh sugar cane juice, just before eating the rice and trying rice-based snacks at the end of the tour. The tour was so interesting and Soy was an amazing guide. Also, he spoke perfect English which enable us to ask so many things and learn not only about the rice but also about Lao culture. I can only highly recommend this tour. Thank you Soy !

Such a great experience! Our guide was amazing, and it was only his second time doing it! It was super interesting getting to know the steps to produce rice, how everything works. We did the experience without the lunch included, but at the end of it, they offered everybody a plate with several different snacks made out of their rice. I really recommend it!

The rice experience far exceeded my expectations! So much great information and fun! Thank you Keo for being an amazing guide and teacher. After this hands on rice growing experience I have gained a whole new perspective on rice. I will never waste another grain of this amazing resource.

Absolutely wonderful, hands-on experience in the rice paddies on a community farm. Our guide Soy was a really fantastic teacher - clear, helpful, and funny. It was great to learn a little about his own life as a rice grower in the Laos mountains too which added very interesting context. The activity was very well structured and our small group had kids and older people who all seemed to love it. I imagined it’d be lovely to stay overnight.

It was a lovely day. We had so much fun! A must have experience! The lunch was delicious and there was so much food! The only downside was that they made us eat super quick to get the tuktuk back to our hotel as people didn't book lunch and were waiting for us. So we couldn't fully enjoy lunch and the views

I did the Rice Experience a few days ago with Bin as our guide and it was fantastic. So interesting and interactive getting to experience the many processes of making rice. Fun being knee deep in mud but wear shortish shorts or skirt or will get muddy. I’m so glad I did this.

This little place has a well thought out exhibition that teaches you about history and present of the bombings of Laos between 1964 and 1974. They have real bombs there that made an impression on me although they were inert. They talk about the work of the UXO teams that go to villages to educate children to not touch the bombs of they find some because sadly every week someone dies from an exploding blind shell…

Extremely interesting and moving museum visit. Just the right amount of information so you actually read and absorb it all rather than skimming it over. Small and intimate and left you feeling much more knowledgeable about the UXO in Laos. Highly recommend.

It's a center that has all the information of Unexploded bombs dropped by the US during the war. It's a non-profit center and a very interesting place. There are a few videos showing about UXO, and you need to watch them to complete your tour.

An incredibly informative museum run by the UXO charity here in Laos. They go into detail about the work that they do and how they keep communities safe across the country. The history surrounding the use of these weapons is also explained and is key to understanding how much of a risk they still are to the people here. If you are visiting Laos you should make the time to visit and learn about the impacts upon the people who have to live with this often forgotten legacy of the Vietnam War. The museum itself only takes around 30 minutes to complete too

Coming close with what cluster-bombs means, still causing a lot of problems decades after they were dropped by U.S. over Laos, making this country the heaviest bombed in the world. A real experience at this well-organised visitor centre!

It is difficult to bear what this wonderful country had to suffer, while the world public on the whole didn't notice anything about it and until today largely knows nothing about it. Seen in this way, it is a sad but very important place for enlightenment. Thanks for your important work!

A must seen in the city. I advice you also to watch the movie in the movie room. Really interesting. We learn a lot here and women is really helpful for any questions. But really sad about the situation and injury caused by uxo.

It’s a small place, but very impactful. It shows the remnants of the bombs the US dropped on sleepy&peaceful Laos, and the results. If in LP, please visit. Entrance is free, but there’s a donation box if you feel like it.

Such an informative space to learn about Laos history. Fascinating, educational, emotional. Will leave you wanting to know more. The short video is extremely moving. UXO Museum will give you more understanding what life was & is still like present day. What challenges Lao people are still facing due to the acts of a scary time not that long ago. Should be on top of your list while in Luang Prabang. It is free entry & there is a donation box.

Truly a most important place to visit when in Luang Prabang. Similar but much smaller than the COPE in Vientiane, it creates the awareness of the horrible aftermath of the war on the people and land. You see staggering facts on the number of dormant unexploded bombs (8 millions!) left in the country due to the bombing of the Ho Chi Minh trail, and the effort to clear but only up to 1% of these remaining bombs as at 2017. You see on the walls the sad stories of how the bombs were deliberately made colourful to attract kids and how many were killed or maim by it. You see how laborious it is to map out a high risk area so as to bring the people out to safety and clear the area in order to denate it on the spot. You then realize how blessed you are being in a safe country free from such horrors. A small place but one that carries a big message for the future.

Very small but very well organized, informative and eye-opening exhibition about UXO and things related. I think something that every tourist should see while visiting Laos to get proper understanding about the recent history and current state of the country. And it's all free, but you can leave a donation to support UXO Lao.

We arrived here after 2pm during the opening hours, and it was not a public holiday, there was no staff inside, and every door was closed. There is no hint that it is temporarily closed for any reason. Four tourists from different countries appeared after us, and everyone was very disappointed. We also called a taxi to come and see it. Although it is a public welfare organization, I think it should be more active and serious in its work, right?

Very interesting, it is really good to learn about the unexploded bombs and the struggle the Laos people go through so many years after the war. Definitely worth a visit

A simple museum, with simple displays and a simple video. Yet it tells the power, profound and moving story of the aftermath of war in Laos. Entry is free , but there is a donation box at the desk. This is well worth a visit.

Definitely worth a visit if you are in Louangphrabang visiting Laos. Lots of information about the bombs that were dropped over Laos and still remain in many parts of the country, really factual and impactI’ve. Entry is free, but there is a donation box which goes towards helping locate and safely remove bombies from villages.

It was a very impressive visit. We were there for like one hour and that is enough to read all the information and see everything. We were quite unfamiliar with the history of Lao and this is a very important piece of its history. We would definitely recommend it to anyone. It is for free, but it is possible to give or buy something as a donation.

Interesting and informative although very small - less than 30 mins if reading everything (but there was a power outage so we couldn't watch the film). Free entry and we supported the cause by buying a t-shirt.

A superior educational experience to better understand the Laos country and people. Take time to view the documentary film. In Cambodia the "Super Hero rats" also support Laos with locating landmines for dismantling

Wonderful little museum. Very important part of their sad history that is still way too present in their daily life. Bombs are still exploding years and years after the US dropped them in the 60s. This organization is doing an amazing work at entangling them - visiting to raise awareness and donating to help them is essential. It’s free. Very much recommended!

This is a center of Unexploded Ordnance. During the late 60s to early 70s, the US dropped about 270M cluster bombs in Laos in an effort to fight communism. The small center can be visited for free and shows a lot of educational material about the UXO, which unfortunately are still undetonated present day and causes civilian Laotian deaths weekly. A guide said it will take 100 years old to get rid of those bombs and that Laos was the most bombed country in the world. Very educational.

Really good to visit to see the history of all the war in Laos. Everyone should visit to know more about it, plus safety tips since there’s still a lot of active UXO’s in Laos. Simple and fast visit, all in English. There’s also a movie room that shows and explain the history, as well as some personal stories.

A town famous for it's sticky rice wine and hand made cloths. You can find colorful scarfs and dress pieces. Rice wine come in 3 different varieties. One clear wine (strongest). Black sticky rice (mild), white wine (sweet and mild)

Great stop along the Mekong. Suggestion: contact On The Mekong Resort to arrange a boat that stops at key point along the river. Great prices, & staff.

This is the village to get some unique local whiskey with exotic snakes, scorpions, spiders and other crawlers. Reasonably priced wares.

Also known as "Whiskey Village" it's a regular stop on Upper Mekong tours. They let you taste several rice whiskeys and explain the process where you can watch it being distilled. Bottled in clear bottles, some contain snakes and scorpions to add to the flavor or curiosity. After visiting the Whiskey shop there is a large market area as you walk throughout the town. There is also a beautiful temple complex and some nice restaurants. A really nice stop on the way down the river.