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Things to do · Luang Prabang

Things to do in Luang Prabangຫຼວງພະບາງ

What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.

Key facts

Picks
11
With set times
1
Categories
5
Checked
From guide data
Budget

No exchange rate for LAK yet, so the budget filter is off.

With kids
Rain

Forecast unavailable right now. In the wet season (May–Oct), afternoon showers are common: do the outdoor stops in the morning and use cafés or museums in the rain.

Tonight

What is on now and later today in Luang Prabang, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Luang Prabang time.

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Evening light

  • Phou Si summit06:30–07:30 or 16:30–17:30The old town between two rivers; sunrise is quieter.
  • Mekong bank at dusk17:00–18:00Long boats and the far bank in warm light.

Plan tonight

Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.

Working out tonight from the Luang Prabang clock…

This weekend

Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Luang Prabang, plus festivals that usually fall this month.

Working out the dates…

Nightlife & bars

Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.

No formal curfew for visitors, but the old town quietens from about 23:00 and many venues close at 23:30 by local rule (check).

  • Riverside bars on the Mekong and Nam Khan

    EveningLate

    Bars and terraces. Sunset drinks and quiet evenings; the most relaxed spots in town.

    When
    Until About 23:00

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  • Sisavangvong Road bars

    EveningLate

    Bars and cafés. A mix of tourist bars and quiet cafés.

    When
    Until About 23:00

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  • Rooftop bars near Phou Si

    EveningLate

    Rooftops. Views over the roofs at dusk.

    When
    Until About 23:00

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  • Coffee and fruit shakes

    Evening

    Lao coffee, iced coffee, shakes · Cafés

    When
    Until Evening

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Classes & workshops

Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.

  • Lao cooking class

    IndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Market visit and a cooked meal; book through your guesthouse.

    When
    Half day
    Price
    ₭400,000–600,000 (check)
    Where
    Old town

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  • Weaving workshop

    Indoor

    A hands-on textile session with local weavers.

    When
    Half day
    Price
    ₭200,000–500,000 (check)
    Where
    Across the river or old town

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Markets at night

Night markets, walking streets and evening strolls.

  • Night market stroll

    Evening

    Textiles, lamps and food stalls; a relaxed evening walk.

    When
    About 17:00–22:00
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Sisavangvong Road

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Family fun

What works with kids, by age band.

  • Sandals off at temples and steps at the entrances make a stroller awkward; a carrier works better.
  • Kuang Si's pools and the bear rescue centre are the day-trip favourite for children; go early.
  • Bikes and pedal boats are available for older children; watch the traffic edge.
  • Child seats are rare in tuk-tuks and vans: bring a booster if you need one.

  • Kuang Si Falls

    Kids: 5–12, Teens

    Swimming pools and a bear rescue centre; go early.

    When
    Daytime
    Price
    ₭50,000–60,000 plus transport
    Where
    About 30 km south

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  • Lao cooking class

    Classes & workshopsIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Market visit and a cooked meal; book through your guesthouse.

    When
    Half day
    Price
    ₭400,000–600,000 (check)
    Where
    Old town

    Map ↗

Rainy day

Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.

  • A weaving workshop or cooking class

    Indoor

    Indoor half-day option.

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  • Lao cooking class

    Classes & workshopsIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Market visit and a cooked meal; book through your guesthouse.

    When
    Half day
    Price
    ₭400,000–600,000 (check)
    Where
    Old town

    Map ↗

  • Weaving workshop

    Classes & workshopsIndoor

    A hands-on textile session with local weavers.

    When
    Half day
    Price
    ₭200,000–500,000 (check)
    Where
    Across the river or old town

    Map ↗

How this page is built

Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change

The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Luang Prabang lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.

“Tonight” and “this weekend” use your device clock converted to Luang Prabang time (Asia/Vientiane) and only list picks with set times in our data. Walk and ride times in the planner are straight-line estimates. The rain switch uses a live Open-Meteo forecast. Prices are local currency with an approximate conversion; anything marked check can change, so confirm on the venue’s own site before you go.