Luang Prabang is a calm, charming town of golden temples, dawn alms-giving, the Kuang Si waterfalls and Mekong sunsets. It is slow-paced and affordable. November to March is the cool, dry season.
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How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 21h from the US East Coast, 13h from Europe, 5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Observe the morning alms-giving quietly from a distance; do not buy food from touts.
- Rent bicycles to explore the peninsula.
- Dress modestly in temples.
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