Luang Prabang Night Market in the centre of town.

Luang Prabang Night Market "opens its doors" every evening at round about 5 o’clock.

Luang Prabang Night Market was only supposed to last for a few weeks.

Luang Prabang Night Market opened in December 2002.

Luang Prabang Night Market, Luang Prabang, Laos

Luang Prabang night market is the biggest night of Laos market.

It was estimated that the duration of the Luang Prabang Night Market in Luang Prabang was a couple of weeks,

Luang Prabang Night Market overview

Many tourists wonder, aside from architectural structures designated as UNESCO World Heritage, what makes Luang Prabang (Laos) so appealing. One of the answers is the Luang Prabang Night Market, which is a must-see on any trip to the beautiful former capital of Laos.

The market is one of Asia’s largest and most interesting night markets in the eyes of international tourists. Let’s take a look at this market to see why it attracts so many visitors when they come to Laos.

Highlights of Luang Prabang Night Market 

Since its inception in December 2002, the market has become a popular tourist destination in the city. The market is located on Sisavangvong Street and is open daily from 5 pm to 10 pm. When night falls, this 1km road transforms into a walking street, a shopping area, and a gathering place known as the Luang Prabang Night Market.

Locals make up more than 300 handicraft suppliers. Stalls in this night market sell a wide range of goods, including clothing, ceramics, antiquities, and paintings, as well as tea, coffee, shoes, and even rare spices.

However, this well-known market is divided into two sections: food and handicrafts. Travelers will be overwhelmed by the abundance of local dishes once they set foot in the food area. This market sells Lao, Thai, and even Chinese cuisine. You can order your favorite foods such as grilled fish, pork, chicken barbecue, sticky rice, or a vegetarian buffet. Don’t forget to try some Lao cuisine specialties, such as insect foods!

The market sells a variety of unique items that you won’t find anywhere else, among them, handmade silver pieces of jewelry are popular among female tourists. And, most importantly, their prices are extremely reasonable. Sellers frequently offer a relatively low price, so you will almost certainly get genuine bargains even if you are not skilled at haggling. You can still haggle if you want to test your bargaining skills but don’t expect to get a big discount.

Those who enjoy shopping will be pleased to know that their purchases will benefit the local community. When tourists buy something in this market, they not only help the sellers earn a living, but they also help them develop manufacturing skills, allowing them to escape poverty.

Those who dislike shopping can wander around the market and talk to the vendors. This will allow us to learn more about the people and the country of a million elephants. Most visitors, in particular, are pleased because no sellers pressurize them to buy anything. Even if you inquire about specific items, sellers will gladly respond in English (just a little).

It’s easy to notice that there are many items in this market that represent Luang Prabang (shirts, pictures…). Food and drinks are also plentiful and appealing. To try local cuisine, you can select your favorite foods such as chicken barbecue, sticky rice, or a vegetarian buffet.

Visiting the stalls at the market is a fantastic experience for visitors. It’s not unusual to spend hours just exploring this colorful market. In fact, if you look around, you can easily see visitors having such interesting travel experiences. Almost everyone in Luang Prabang Night Market, and in this ancient city in general, describes it as crowded but not too noisy. As a result, it’s a shame if you miss out on the opportunity to join the crowds at the Luang Prabang Night Market.

How to travel to Luang Prabang Night Market?

The market is located in the heart of Luang Prabang, making it easy to take a taxi, or local bus, or even walk there from any centrally located hotel in Luang Prabang.

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