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Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, Laos

Photo: 松岡明芳 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Saffron-robed monks collecting alms down the main street at dawn, a waterfall the colour of turquoise glass a short tuk-tuk ride out of town, and a night market that turns the whole centre into a single long table.

The best time to visit Luang Prabang is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 34°C (93°F).

Best time to go
Nov–Feb
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
LPQ

Good for

old stones and real towns an unhurried pace sunshine and salt water landscape doing the heavy lifting

In season

Typical daytime highs

Mar–May34°C93°F
Jun–Aug32°C89°F
Sep–Nov30°C86°F
Dec–Feb29°C84°F

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