Luang Prabang Paradise Resort

Luang Prabang


Near the Nam Khan, but a long way out of town over the new bridge, this is a relaxing place to stay for those who want to get away from it all. Sun-filled bungalows are nicely finished with polished teak floors and colourful bed rugs, and bathrooms are huge. Outside there's a swimming pool bedecked by swaying palms.


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Nearby Luang Prabang attractions

1. Wat Pa Phon Phao

0.14 MILES

An easy 3km walk or bicycle ride northeast of town is Wat Pa Phon Phao, a forest meditation wat famous for the teachings of the late abbot Ajahn Saisamut…

2. Santi Chedi

0.15 MILES

If you climbed Phu Si you'll surely have spied a large octagonal stupa painted a dazzling golden hue near the 'New Bridge'. This is the 1988 Santi Chedi,…

4. Wat Punluang

0.61 MILES

A beautifully faded temple guarded by emerald nagas (river serpents) on its roof, supported by columns and with an illustrated ochre interior.

5. That Makmo

0.64 MILES

This lumpy hemispherical stupa is commonly nicknamed That Makmo, which translates as 'Watermelon Stupa'. Originally constructed in 1514, it was pillaged…

6. Wat Wisunarat

0.68 MILES

Though touted as one of Luang Prabang's oldest operating temples, it's actually an 1898 reconstruction built following the Black Flag raids. Peruse a…

7. Buddha Footprint

0.74 MILES

This mysterious footprint close to Phu Si is one of many scattered around Southeast Asia, and is said to be that of the Buddha after he reached…

8. Wat Thammothayalan

0.75 MILES

This monastery close to That Chomsi features a number of gold Buddhas nestled into rocky clefts and niches.