Depart your hotel at 8:30am for the ‘morning market’ to learn about the fascinating range of exotic foods and tropical fruits which make up the delicious local diet. Then explore the National Museum, full of fine examples of Lao art and furniture and the former residence of the now deposed royal family. Then cycle the north western of Luang Prabang to the riverside textile weaving and mulberry saa paper making village Ban Xangkhong. At this tranquil village, explore an environment devoted to the preservation of traditional Lao weaving practices. Learn about the importance of textiles and mulberry paper to Lao culture, browse in the boutique or simply visit the local Artisans working on their loop. Finish your morning with a stop at the serene Wat Xieng Thong, famous for its Tree of Life mosaic. Return back to your hotel, with a richer understanding of some of the key sites and architecture in the beguiling former royal capital. Feast Lunch at noodle shop “Kao Piak” it is a great way to explore the taste of local.
