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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.
Travelers head here for a few days and end up spending a few weeks exploring the beguiling topography. Access through the Province is comparatively easy and all roads lead to and from Luang Prabang city, one of Laos’s highlights. With Rte 13 almost fully sealed, putting the province within a day’s drive of China as well as Vientiane. Luang Prabang is well on its way to becoming one the country’s richest provinces.
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.
Hive Bar
Add: Th Kingkiturat Street
This sultry den has a honeycomb of brick-lined, candlelit rooms and corridors, plus a cluster of alfresco tables out the front. Lào-láo (rice whiskey) cocktails are the house specialty.
Lemon Grass
Add: Th Khem Khong
This sleek and sophisticated bar serves classic cocktails and good wine in a chic setting.
BAKERIES
Lao coffee and sweet European pastries tempt foreign visitor at several bakeries along the Th Sisavangvong and Th Chao Fa Ngum. The pastry selection is generally better during the high season when consumption is at its peak, and supplies are fresh.
Scandinavian Bakery
Add: Th Sivangvavong, meals 0.8 – 3 USD, breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Serving delicious cakes, pastries and cookies as well as large breakfast and fabulous baguettes.
JoMa Bakery café
Tel: 252 292, Add: Th Chao Fa Ngum; Meals1-2 USD; breakfast, lunch.
It has alfresco 8 tables along the street or in a spacious air-con dining room. A great menu of sandwiches, soups and salads joins the large bread and g pastry selection, and the coffee is excellent.
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.
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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