Luang PrabangvsVientiane
Can't decide between Luang Prabang and Vientiane? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a serene UNESCO World Heritage town where saffron-robed monks collect alms at dawn, French colonial buildings blend with gilded temples, and the Mekong River flows peacefully past. This spiritual gem offers a slower pace of life and authentic Southeast Asian charm.
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Vientiane
Vientiane is Southeast Asia's most relaxed capital, a sleepy Mekong River city where golden temples, French bakeries, and crumbling colonial villas create a charmingly slow-paced atmosphere. The glittering That Luang stupa is the national symbol of Laos.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Luang Prabang offers Morning Alms Giving, Royal Palace Museum, Mount Phousi Sunset
Vientiane offers Pha That Luang, Patuxai Victory Monument, Wat Si Saket
Food & Dining
Luang Prabang is famous for its local dining scene
Vientiane is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Luang Prabang offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Vientiane offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
November to April
November to March
Weather
Summer: 32°C, Winter: 22°C
Summer: 34°C, Winter: 22°C
Top Attractions in Luang Prabang
- 1Morning Alms Giving
- 2Royal Palace Museum
- 3Mount Phousi Sunset
- 4Kuang Si Waterfalls
- 5Night Market
- 6Mekong River Cruise
Top Attractions in Vientiane
- 1Pha That Luang
- 2Patuxai Victory Monument
- 3Wat Si Saket
- 4Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)
- 5COPE Visitor Centre
- 6Mekong Riverside Promenade
Luang Prabang is Popular With
Vientiane is Popular With
Trésors Cachés
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Trésors Cachés à Luang Prabang
- 1
Wat Pa Phon Phao
A forest meditation temple located 3km from town, known for its striking golden stupa and peaceful atmosphere.
- 2
Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Center
A beautiful riverside weaving center where traditional Lao textiles are created using natural dyes.
Trésors Cachés à Vientiane
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Wat Sok Pa Luang
A forest temple on the city outskirts offering meditation retreats and traditional herbal saunas.
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Dan Ngeuan Morning Market
A local wet market where residents shop for everything from fresh produce to live eels and traditional medicines.
Quartiers à Explorer
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Meilleurs Quartiers à Luang Prabang
Old Town (UNESCO Peninsula)
The historic heart of Luang Prabang, a peaceful peninsula between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers.
Ban Wat That
A quieter residential area east of the peninsula centered around the impressive Wat That temple complex.
Meilleurs Quartiers à Vientiane
Riverside & City Center
The historic heart of Vientiane stretches along the Mekong River, blending government buildings, major temples, and the city's best dining and sunset spots.
Ban Mixay & Wat Chan
A charming residential area packed with guesthouses, cafes, and local life.
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Our Verdict
Both Luang Prabang and Vientiane are incredible destinations. Luang Prabang excels in alms giving and Buddhist temples, while Vientiane stands out for Buddhist temples and French-Lao cuisine.
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