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Wat Xieng Thong – Mekong River loop from Luang Prabang

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Wat Xieng Thong – Mekong River loop from Luang Prabang

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Wat Xieng Thong – Mekong River loop from Luang Prabang

01:13

4.50km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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305 m

Haw Pha Bang Temple, Royal Palace Grounds

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The National Museum is now housed in the former royal palace.
The Wat May temple in the Royal Palace grounds was founded by King Anourouth in the late 18th century. …

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450 m

View of Luang Prabang and the Mekong River

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View-Point for the City. You need to pay an entrance fee

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945 m

Mount Phousi

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Especially at sunset you have a fantastic view over Luang Prabang and the Mekong. But a LOT of other people appreciate that too... don't come too late, otherwise you won't see the sun but the heads of the others...

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1.41 km

Riverside Walk in Luang Prabang

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Great for a walk through the town.

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2.28 km

Wat Xieng Thong

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Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important and oldest Buddhist temples in Laos. Its complex with a multitude of ornate shrines, prayer halls is surrounded by a beautiful …

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3.70 km

Wat Nong Sikhounmuang

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beautiful, little-visited (quiet) temple in the middle of the old town

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3.84 km

Mekong River

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The Mekong ([ˈmeːkɔŋ] or [meˈkɔŋ]) is a river in Southeast Asia that flows through six countries. Its length is reported to be between 4,350 km and 4,909 km, making it …

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4.38 km

Sunset View Over the Mekong River

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with Food and Drinks

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4.50 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.02 km

1.25 km

1.00 km

120 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

965 m

181 m

120 m

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Saturday 11 July

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98 %

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