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Luang Prabang

Market shopping in Luang Prabang

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    Handicraft Night Market

    Every evening this market assembles along Th Sisavangvong from the Royal Palace Museum to Th Kitsarat, closing this section of the street off to motor vehicles. It’s one of Luang Prabang’s biggest tourist lures. Low-lit and quiet, it’s devoid of hard selling and is possibly the most tranquil market in Asia. Tens of dozens of traders sell silk scarves and wall hangings, plus Hmong appliqué blankets, T-shirts, clothing, shoes, paper, silver, bags, ceramics, bamboo lamps and more. It’s incredibly cheap and because you’re injecting currency directly into the local economy you have to feel good about spending dosh here.

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  2. Talat Phosy

    Talat Phosy is a huge warehouse-like structure built by the Chinese, encompassing the biggest market for fresh produce, meats, herbs and just about any other basic requisite of Lao life.

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  3. Chinese Market

    Opposite the Luang Prabang Provincial Stadium on the outskirts of town, is the Chinese Market selling dry goods, textiles and hardware.

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