Luang Prabang
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Luang Prabang is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, primarily to avoid the destruction and loss of its historical structures. Due to this, the development in the area is hampered, new buildings being made are limited. Luang Prabang is a small city, best explored on foot or by bicycle. There are stairs leading upwards to Mount Phousi where the tiring climb is rewarded with an excellent viewpoint overlooking the city.
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Sights to See
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Shopping Spree
- Thalat Sonpao or Thalat Dala - a night market in Luang Prabang worth a see for excellent souvenirs. Textiles and other handmade products may be found here
- Ock Pop Tok - a place to see for textile products. They make Lao-style textiles of different sorts and offer different activities for visitors such as seminars, workshops, cultural exhibitions, tours and other special events. They also offer classes that may range from half a day to a week.
- Contact info:
- Ock Pop Tok Gallery and Shop
- 73/5 Ban Vat Nong
- +856 (0)71 253 219
- Ock Pop Tok Gallery and Shop
- 73/1 Ban Xieng Mouane
- +856 (0)71 254 406
- Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre
- Ban Saylom
- +856 (0)71 212 597
- Email: info@ockpoptok.com
- Website: www.ockpoptok.com
- Opening hours:
- Gallery: 8.30am - 9.00pm
- Weaving Center: 9.00am - 5.00pm
- Opening hours:
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Accommodations
Five and Four Stars Hotel
- La Residence Phou Vao Hotel - a spa hotel on the luxurious side. They also offer cooking classes, bicycles for hire and picnic packages.
- Address: 3 PO Box 50, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
- Tel: (+856-71) 212194 or 212530
- Fax: (+856-71) 212534
- Grand Luang Prabang Hotel - a luxury hotel with a combination of French and Laotian atmosphere.
- Address: Ban Xiengkeo, Khet Sangkalok P.O. Box 1191, Luang Prabang Lao PDR
- Tel: (856 71) 253 851-7
- Fax: (856 71) 253 027-8
- Email: sales@grandluangprabang.com , info@grandluangprabang.com
- Website: www.grandluangprabang.com
Two and Three Stars
- Rama Hotel - situated in the Luang Prabang center. It is conveniently located near tourist attractions, bars and restaurants, and other establishments such as banks and travel agencies.
- Address : Ban visoun , visounnarath rd , Luang-prabang Lao PDR
- Tel: (856) 71 212247 / 71 253255
- Fax: (856) 71 253266
- Email: reservation@ramahotel.net
- Website: www.ramahotel.net
- Sala Prabang - a boutique hotel designed with a colonial era atmosphere. It is within walking distance from the Royal Palace Museum and the evening market.
- Adress: 102/6 Ounkham Road, Ban Xieng Mouane, PO.Box 902, Luang Prabang, LAOS
- Tel: (+856 71) 252460, 212375
- Fax: (+ 856 71) 252472
- Email: salabang@laotel.com , salaprabang@salalao.com
- Website: salaprabang.salalao.com
Backpackers and Budget Lodge
- Viradessa Guest House - an affordable, dorm-type place to stay. The price is even lower during off-season.
- Address: 13/2 Thanon Khem Khong, Luang Prabang
- Tel: 252026
- SpicyLaos Backpackers - a backpacker's choice of budget accommodation.
- Address: 46 Hnuay 04, Ban Thong Cha Leaun, Luang Prabang
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Dining Places
- Le Tam Tam Garden Restaurant - serves traditional Lao and Western food.
- Address: Sisavangvong Road 91/8, Luang Prabang, Laos
- Tel: (856-71)253300
- Tamarind - a cafe restaurant serving snacks and drinks as well as meals. They serve vegan food and is a great spot for a taste of the local cuisine.
- Address: old quarter, opposite Wat Nong temple
- Tel: 020 777 0484
- Email: info@tamarindlaos.com
- Website: www.tamarindlaos.com
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