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Top choice in Luang Prabang


Like a luxury ecoresort for the budget crowd, this jungly oasis of thatch-roofed bungalows has an array of on-site activities, from cooking classes to mudbaths on decks overlooking the Nam Khan. Wood-built bunks hold some of the comfiest dorm beds in town, while many of the private rooms have bamboo walls that open to reveal stunning river views.

Perks include a self-wash laundry area, hammocks strewn about landscaped gardens, weekly bonfires and free shuttles to/from the city centre (otherwise a 2km walk).


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1. Wat Pa Phon Phao

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2. Santi Chedi

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4. That Makmo

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5. Wat Punluang

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6. Wat Wisunarat

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7. Wat Thammothayalan

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8. Buddha Footprint

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