Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Luang Prabang, Laos

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 3.3 km
Ascend 66 m
Descend 89 m

Experience Luang Prabang in Laos in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Luang Prabang

Sight 1: Wat Manorom

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Wat Manorom is a major Buddhist temple and monastery in Luang Prabang, Laos.

Wikipedia: Wat Manorom (EN)

1476 meters / 18 minutes

Sight 2: Luangprabang National Museum

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The Royal Palace in Luang Prabang, Laos, was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. The site for the palace was chosen so that official visitors to Luang Prabang could disembark from their river voyages directly below the palace and be received there. After Sisavang's death, the crown prince Savang Vatthana and his family were the last to occupy the grounds. In 1975, the monarchy was overthrown by the communists, and the royal family were taken to re-education camps. The palace was then converted into a national museum.

Wikipedia: Royal Palace, Luang Prabang (EN)

475 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 3: Phou Si Mountain

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Mount Phou Si, also written Mount Phu Si, is a 100 m (328 ft) high hill in the centre of the old town of Luang Prabang in Laos. It lies in the heart of the old town peninsula and is bordered on one side by the Mekong River and on the other side by the Nam Khan River. The hill is a local religious site, and houses several Buddhist shrines.

Wikipedia: Phou Si (EN)

959 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 4: Wat Sene Souk Haram

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Wat Sene Souk Haram Jean-Marie Hullot / CC BY-SA 2.0

Wat Sen, Luang Prabang also known as Wat Sene Souk Haram is a Buddhist temple (wat), located in Luang Phrabang, Laos.

Wikipedia: Wat Sen (EN)

425 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Wat Xieng Thong

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Wat Xieng Thong is a Buddhist temple on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Prabang, Laos. Built between 1559 and 1560 by King Setthathirath, Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art.

Wikipedia: Wat Xieng Thong (EN)

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