TripSmithLuang Prabang
A curated guide to Luang Prabang, Laos: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Kuang Si Waterfall 4.7★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Wat Xiengthong 4.6★ (4,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Luang Prabang Night Market 4.4★ (6,400 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, Free the Bears 4.5★ (1,900 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Phousi Hill 4.3★ (6,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- UXO Lao Visitor Center 4.7★ (1,600 reviews) · History museum
- Royal Palace & National Museum 4.0★ (3,200 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Tat Sae Waterfalls 4.0★ (1,700 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Saffron Coffee 4.6★ (2,100 reviews) · Cafe
- Popolo Restaurant 4.6★ (1,500 reviews) · Italian
- Bamboo Garden 4.6★ (1,300 reviews) · Restaurant
- Aromdee Nature (Coffee & Natural Products) 4.9★ (924 reviews) · Cafe
- Tangor, bistro tropical 4.5★ (1,100 reviews) · Restaurant
- Lost In Baan - Hi-Fi Restaurant & Cocktail Bar 4.9★ (558 reviews) · Restaurant
- COFFEE EXPRESS -cafe’ &shop 4.8★ (500 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Formula B 4.7★ (488 reviews) · Coffee shop
Where to drink
- RnB Bar 4.9★ (622 reviews) · Bar
- Maolin Tavern 4.6★ (878 reviews) · Bar
- Artisan Bar 4.8★ (151 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- 360 sunset 4.7★ (189 reviews) · Bar
- Four Twenty Two LuangPrabang 4.8★ (71 reviews) · Cocktail bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Kuang Si Waterfall
- Afternoon: Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, Free the Bears
- Dinner: Saffron Coffee
- Nightcap: RnB Bar
Day 2
- Morning: Wat Xiengthong
- Afternoon: Phousi Hill
- Dinner: Popolo Restaurant
- Nightcap: Maolin Tavern
Day 3
- Morning: Luang Prabang Night Market
- Afternoon: UXO Lao Visitor Center
- Dinner: Bamboo Garden
- Nightcap: Artisan Bar
This is a starting shape — plan your own Luang Prabang trip →
Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Luang Prabang?
With 24 notable sights and 17 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.