Villa Sayada is just steps from the peninsula.
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THINGS TO DO
Luang Prabang is a World Heritage Site. World Heritage Sites are identified as important by UNESCO because they demonstrate cultural heritage in the form of artistic and architectural monuments, buildings, and archeological sites. These designations are based on the importance of a location to science, conservation, and natural heritage.
The biggest event of the year is the Lao New Year. The official dates are April 14th through 16th although festivities sometimes last more than a week. During the three primary days of the festival, many people go to the temple to worship, hoping for a happier and healthier life for themselves and their families in the coming year. In the evening, people of all ages enjoy entertainment at the temple and throughout the city. The festival has many traditions, including throwing water at passersby, which can be refreshing since April is the hottest month of the year. There is also a beauty pageant to crown Miss Lao New Year. Music, song and dance are all prevalent and everyone is welcome to participate.
But you don’t have to visit during the New Year to have a good time. There are lots of activities to keep you engaged. You can schedule local tours through the house managers at both inns, including visits to the Kuang Si Waterfall, the Buffalo Dairy, or an elephant sanctuary. We can also arrange motorbike rentals.
Regardless of what you choose, you'll experience the rich diversity of Luang Prabang's tourist culture with visitors from all over the world.
Luang Prabang is a World Heritage Site. World Heritage Sites are identified as important by UNESCO because they demonstrate cultural heritage in the form of artistic and architectural monuments, buildings, and archeological sites. These designations are based on the importance of a location to science, conservation, and natural heritage.
The biggest event of the year is the Lao New Year. The official dates are April 14th through 16th although festivities sometimes last more than a week. During the three primary days of the festival, many people go to the temple to worship, hoping for a happier and healthier life for themselves and their families in the coming year. In the evening, people of all ages enjoy entertainment at the temple and throughout the city. The festival has many traditions, including throwing water at passersby, which can be refreshing since April is the hottest month of the year. There is also a beauty pageant to crown Miss Lao New Year. Music, song and dance are all prevalent and everyone is welcome to participate.
But you don’t have to visit during the New Year to have a good time. There are lots of activities to keep you engaged. You can schedule local tours through the house managers at both inns, including visits to the Kuang Si Waterfall, the Buffalo Dairy, or an elephant sanctuary. We can also arrange motorbike rentals.
Regardless of what you choose, you'll experience the rich diversity of Luang Prabang's tourist culture with visitors from all over the world.
THINGS TO TASTE
The Luang Prabang Night Market, open every evening, is the place to find fabulous fresh food and locally-made crafts. You’ll find many ways to enjoy the rich diversity of Luang Prabang's tourist culture.
There are street vendors offering fresh fruit smoothies, blended without any fillers or sugars. Lao coffee is wonderful. For the adults, the local beer is called Beerlao. Rice whisky is bottled and sold at the night market. They often put scorpions and other creepy crawlies into the bottles.
Because Laos was a French colony, French bread is quite common. The French influence is very apparently in the many small shops serving baguette sandwiches with French dressing. There are also lots of bakeries with sweet pastries.
A favorite breakfast food is pho (noodle soup). There are lots of fish dishes, as well. Another tasty street food is grilled tilapia, seasoned with lemongrass and bamboo shoot soup. For the adventurous, you might try spicy frog and toasted silkworm pupae. If you enjoy spicy food, Laos is ready to introduce you to some new tastes!
The Luang Prabang Night Market, open every evening, is the place to find fabulous fresh food and locally-made crafts. You’ll find many ways to enjoy the rich diversity of Luang Prabang's tourist culture.
There are street vendors offering fresh fruit smoothies, blended without any fillers or sugars. Lao coffee is wonderful. For the adults, the local beer is called Beerlao. Rice whisky is bottled and sold at the night market. They often put scorpions and other creepy crawlies into the bottles.
Because Laos was a French colony, French bread is quite common. The French influence is very apparently in the many small shops serving baguette sandwiches with French dressing. There are also lots of bakeries with sweet pastries.
A favorite breakfast food is pho (noodle soup). There are lots of fish dishes, as well. Another tasty street food is grilled tilapia, seasoned with lemongrass and bamboo shoot soup. For the adventurous, you might try spicy frog and toasted silkworm pupae. If you enjoy spicy food, Laos is ready to introduce you to some new tastes!
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