Dawn alms, waterfall swims and the slow rhythm of a UNESCO-listed river town.
Luang Prabang is best explored on foot or by bicycle. Wake before dawn to watch the tak bat, the daily alms-giving, when lines of saffron-robed monks walk silently through the old town receiving offerings.
Climb Mount Phousi for sunset over the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, then wander the night market for handwoven textiles. On day three, take a tuk-tuk to Kuang Si Falls, a multi-tiered cascade of turquoise pools perfect for a swim.
Three days lets you slow down enough to appreciate what Luang Prabang is really about: quiet mornings, French-colonial coffee and the gentle pace of river life.
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