Laos · Asia
Luang Prabang
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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