Location: Luang Prabang
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What to do and see in Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province: The Best Shopping
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the former capital of Laos, and you'll see everything from golden-roofed temples to vestiges of colonial French architecture here. Buddhist monasteries abound in Luang Prabang, and early every morning, monks process through the streets collecting alms (their food for the day). If you want to watch or participate, though, ask your hotel for a brief etiquette lesson first—you have to distribute the food in a specific manner.
Restaurants in Luang Prabang
1. Garden of Eden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 136 reviews
Make your own jewelry while learning from local artists. Learn traditional techniques, using a variety of different materials including recycled paper and silk! Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on the balcony overlooking the river. Can't find what you are looking for? Make your own design! We can make custom orders to suit your taste. All levels are welcome in our classes.
Reviewed By ellapepper
My family and I had an amazing morning making beautiful handmade jewellery with fantastic company. The products were affordable and the instructors knowledgable and kind. I've come home with a beautiful set of earrings, a ring and a bracelet which I am proud of and where constantly.
2. Gallery Asiama
3. Khinthong Lao Silk
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Khinthong Lao Silk (previously known as Kin Thong Lao Silk) specializes in textiles handwoven by Tai Daeng women from Xam Tai District. They are renowned for their intricate patterning. Khinthong Xayalath, the owner, who is also a Tai Daeng woman from Xam Tai was a weaver. She collaborates with a group of weavers and dyers whose families have produced textiles for generations. The shop contains a collection of textiles in various sizes.
Reviewed By casse2019
This shop has the best weavings in Laos. Stunning works of art at reasonable prices. You also know that you are helping women in a regional village to support their families. Highly recommended. They can also tell you all about the symbolism in the weavings.
4. Queen Design Lao
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By luana_kaya - Newcastle, Australia
I sent time in this beautiful shop and came away with a number of wonderful clothing. The shop is beautifully set out and the ideal place to buy gifts for family and friends which are of good quality and unique. I was able to buy some beautiful clothing for my daughter and myself. Christine who designs many of the clothing pieces is so friendly and welcoming and makes your visit relaxed and enjoyable. She was so helpful in assisting me in choosing clothing which suited me and is very passionate about her clothing, i would highly recommended you visit Queen Lao if you want to buy clothing which are not only beautiful but unique pieces and more importantly Christine uses local materials and is ethically minded in supporting the local community. A visit here us a must and I know you will not be disappointed!
5. Indigo Fabric
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Indigo Fabric is an ethnicity based enterprise. We sell handicrafts and textile products from the villages. We're working to preserve the ethical culture and their traditional textiles through our enterprise.
Reviewed By Anne7392588377
THIS is very lovely shop located at Apay village, Luangprabang, laos. this shop is selling 100% handmade natural colors and hand dyed. The prices are not expensive if you compare other shop In town because of this shop only very few shop own by local people. So this shop is giving you a fair price and high quality of lao handmade if you looking for something such as, Silk love gift, wallhaning, bags, purses,scarves, Hats, and many others things for your love one., So I'm very highly recommend this shop is the best choice for you.
6. Celadon - The Essence of Luang Prabang
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By milliesmum2016 - Christchurch, New Zealand
This is the lovliest shop, for a number of reasons. Firstly, it's elegant. It's stock is elegant, the shop itself is elegantly subdued and airy. It's a change from the 'night market' style shopping which is signature Luang Prabang. Secondly, its in a pretty part of town, almost at the tip of the peninsula. Actually, if you're looking for higher end shopping then this is possibly the area for you. Thiedly and most worthy, I guess, is that the purpose of celadon is to support and assist buddhist education and one of the aims of that is to teach children the traditional artisanal skills and crafts so that these do not die out. It's a lovely place to buy gifts or souvenirs and everything is very carefully and prettily packaged. I bought a charming celadon green ceramic elephant, now gracing my travel bookshelf, having made it safely home by virtue of the care with which it was packed.
7. La La Laos
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By FookChoy - Singapore, Singapore
In Lala Laos, when you purchase any of proprietor Sithong's crafted and designed items, you also help in the schooling of poor village kids who otherwise remain illiterate. Browse and chat awhile with Sithong and you will be sure to befriend him and his charming family who man and live in Lala Laos
8. Luang Prabang Special Education Handicraft School Shop
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Enjoy our handicrafts shop that supports the deaf community. A school for deaf&mute children has been created in 2008 to educate&re-insert the deaf children into the local community. The older ones learn one job. The girls have the opportunity yo weave&develop their skills. Here you can experience the local culture through sustainable tourism.
Reviewed By Benderlorna - Mill Valley, United States
This is a very special place to visit as part of visiting LPG. The young men and women are very special and talented at weaving, sewing cooking and motorcycle maintenance. You can stop by and eat, get a tour and even donate milk & cookies or snacks to many wonderful deaf & mute kids. I love everyone there and it's one of the best times I have when I visit every year.
9. Aromdee Shop
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Aromdee shop sells high quality 100% organic tea and healthy products from luangprabang, Laos. We are in cooperation with community and University in Northern Laos.
Reviewed By AnnaSS54 - Singapore, Singapore
Walking along the river bank we came across Aromdee and had a delightful dialogue with Keo and Sou. Keo brewed an aromatic drip coffee and I had black ginger tea. Definitely recommend a visit.
10. Kopnoi Export Promotion Center
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
