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LUANG PRABANG province possesses one of Northern Laos’ most diverse landscapes. In the west, the Mekong cuts through dense jungle and lines it with sandy banks. The south is dominated by awesome massifs climbing north from Vientiane and the Nam On (Ou River) voyages north from the city of Luang Prabang, humbled by sheer cliffs of karst around Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi Neua. In the east, Rte 7 ambles towards Xieng Khuang province and the scenery gives way to soft hills of tawny brown.

Most of Luang Prabang is sound asleep, or at least nodding off behind a bottle of khio kam, by 10 pm, but there are a few bars around. Closing time, by law, is 11.30pm.

BAKERIES

NIGHTCLUBS

Luang Prabang thus far has only two places where dancing is permitted. Both close 11.30pm sharp.

Dao Fah
Opening hour: 9 – 11.30 pm
Live bands playing Lao and Thai pop alternate with DJs who spin rap and hip-hop. The bar serves Beerlao as well as mixers for patrons bringing their own liquor

Muangsua Hotel
Tel: 212263, Add: Th Phu Vao
Opening hour:  9 – 11.30 pm
In a low-ceilinged room behind the hotel, a Lao band plays the usual mix of Lao and Thai pop. Only Beerlao is sold.

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HANDICRAFTS, TEXTILES & ANTIQUES

Fibre2Fabric
Tel: 254761 – Add: 71 Ban Wat Nong Street
This non – profit curates three exhibitions annually and promotes textiles from the diverse ethnic minorities of Laos. The quality is superb and the products are an education in Lao culture themselves.

Kopnoi
Add: Vatmou-Enna Street.
It target the discerning  shopper with east-meet-west clothing in natural fabrics and dyes, designer jewelry, homewares and handicrafts, book on Lao cuisine, architecture and craft.

Naga Creation
Tel: 020-7775005 – Add: Th Sisavangvong.
Specializing in jewellery, it procedures individual masterpieces using a variety of precious stones and silver. All items are hand crafted and you can see the jewellers at work in the store.

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