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Luang Prabang morning market

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By 0730am in the early morning, the morning market is bustling heavily with activities. It is far more exciting than the morning markets of Vientiane. If you are a tourist, it is possible to do some negotiation on prices as the locals tend to mark up the products for a huge margin. There was a stall that waited for us to be gone before accepting payment from a local buyer! A mini tourist trap, as one might say! There are also some repetition with the night market in terms of the items sold (e.g. clothes, bags, textiles etc.) Nevertheless, this market is still one of our favorite as there is a huge range of products being sold. For non-edibles, there are bags, clothes, souvenirs such as magnets or paintings. For edibles, there is a wide variety of food being sold - hot soup with noodles, baked or raw fish, crackers and seaweed, chilli pastes, fruits and smoothies, and even exotic food such as mice or frogs! Some locals do get their daily shopping for vegetables and produce here as well. Best to go early in the morning when the sun is not blazing hot. Also worth noting that by 1030am, the vendors would be starting to pack up, so better be there early!

NahshonNahshon
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One of the best things to do each day after my morning run along the Mekong River was to tuck some money into my running shorts and walk through the morning market. Running along several narrow alleys in the old town, vendors spread blankets on either side for a very intimate shopping experience. It feels like the morning market serves a different purpose than the popular night market in the daily life of Luang Prabang. Here the staples and ingredients of life are available incredibly fresh fruits and veggies, a large variety that aren't commonly seen. Other fresh items including chicken, fish, herbs and flowers are available. Similar to the night market, there are some breakfast items cooking and ready to eat. I tried the sticky rice, available in a couple of different types and with peanut, sesame, coconut, it's a warm and sweet salty way to get your breakfast. Chinese youtiao and soy milk, fish, satay all were freshly on offer from the small stalls in the narrow streets. Everything is take away... This is morning shipping and then move on with your day.

John aJohn a
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Very local and touristy market at the same time. We liked to pickup some sticky rice with some barbecue grilled meat, sausages and eat at a coffee stall right in the middle of the market. If we ever come back to Luang Prabang and stay at an Airbnb with kitchen, I’d not miss the chance to go to this fresh market and cook Lao dishes, the herbs and veggies here were just mind blowing. Things we tried and liked: mungbean cake, coconut crepe, seaweed floss with sticky rice, Lao sausage, fermented pork, some sweet dessert dipped in coconut flakes, coconut milk dessert Things we tried and didn’t like: grilled banana (too dry), bee wax (might be good as ingredient to cook but eaten just bee wax like this was…meh), croissant (curious to try but it was a no go 😂)

Tam LeTam Le
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The Luang Phrabang morning market is a wonderful experience for anyone visiting this beautiful city in Laos. The market is bustling with energy and excitement, with vendors selling a variety of fresh produce, handmade goods, and traditional textiles. The sights and smells of the market are truly immersive, and the friendly vendors add to the overall charm of the market. I highly recommend trying some of the delicious street food on offer, as well as bargaining for unique souvenirs. Whether you're a local or a tourist, the Luang Phrabang morning market is a must-visit for anyone looking for a true cultural experience. Overall, it's a great place to start your day and gain a deeper appreciation for the daily life of the local community.

J CJ C
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Love this morning market! There's a trend in many cities across Southeast Asia to move these types of street markets indoors, hopefully Luang Prabang recognizes how special this market is --- it's a must see when visiting Luang Prabang and I've visited several times. There's lots of things going on here -- noodle shops and coffee stands, a couple of fresh market sections (river fish and meat butchers), several places selling clothing, and lots of stalls selling local foods (like dried river weed). It's a great place to grab some breakfast snacks (sai oua - sausage and grilled stick rice on a stick) and try some local eats. It's crowded -- but in a good way -- you're in a jostling street market where locals come to buy and sell.

Brian JungwiwattanapornBrian Jungwiwattanaporn
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Le marché aux légumes. Ce petit marché est le "supermarché" des lao qui viennent s’approvisionner en produits alimentaires : fruits, légumes, viandes, sont proposées à l’étalage. Très actif dès 8 heures du matin, il est un lieu de passage pour nombre de lao qui viennent là pour vendre et/ou pour acheter. Il y règne une forte activité ! On y trouvera de nombreuses denrées atypiques comme le sang de bœuf proposé sous forme de cubes gélatineux, du serpent, de la chauve-souris, des insectes grillés (vers, sauterelles, larves d’abeille, grillons, chrysalides de papillons), des abats, des têtes de porcs caramélisées, et toutes sortes de plantes, de feuilles qui servent à la confection des plats traditionnels. On trouvera des produits Thaïlandais cultivés sous serre aussi bien que les produits lao de saison, les poissons fraîchement pêchés, les bouquets d’offrande confectionnés avec les petites fleurs locales à déposer aux temples, et bien d’autres choses encore... A ne manquer sous aucun prétexte. The vegetable market. This small market is the "supermarket" of Lao who come to stock up on food: fruits, vegetables, meats, are proposed shoplifting. Very active from 8 in the morning, it is a crossing point for many Lao who come there to sell and / or purchase. There prevails a strong activity! Many atypical products can be found there as the proposed oxblood form of gelatinous cubes, the snake, the bat, roasted insects (worms, grasshoppers, bee larvae, crickets, butterflies pupae), offal, caramelized heads of pork, and all kinds of plants, leaves, which are used to make traditional dishes. One will find Thai products grown under glass as well as the Lao products of the season, freshly caught fish, an offering bouquets made with local small flowers to deposit to temples and many other things ... Don’t miss it.

Yves Jacques (Ban Houay Hay Lao P.D.R.)Yves Jacques (Ban Houay Hay Lao P.D.R.)
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