Explore photos of Luang Prabang’s lively local markets, from the colourful Morning Market and Phosi Market to the Night Market, with fresh produce, fish, food, handicrafts and everyday life.
Luang Prabang’s markets offer a glimpse of everyday local life, from the fresh produce of the Morning and Phosi Markets to the handicrafts and atmosphere of the Night Market.
The Morning Market comes alive early, with local people shopping for fresh produce, fish, meat and other everyday essentials.
A busy morning at the market, with shoppers choosing fresh produce and other goods.
Fresh fruit for sale at the Morning Market.
A colourful selection of vegetables and chillies on a market stall.
Several varieties of rice displayed for sale at the market.
Fresh vegetables arranged on stalls at the morning market.
A selection of prepared foods and local produce on display at the market.
A woman selling fresh fish at the morning market.
Phosi Market is one of Luang Prabang’s larger local markets, with stalls selling fresh produce, fish, meat, household goods and everyday items. Other markets and special occasions, including the Pi Mai (Lao New Year) market, offer further glimpses of local life and traditions.
Lo Lat traditional market during Pi Mai, the Lao New Year celebrations
Local people buying food at Lo Lat during the Pi Mai celebrations
Fresh fruit on sale at Lo Lat market for the Pi Mai festivities
Small colourful pennants for children to carry at Lo Lat market
Shoppers choosing clothes at the local Phosi Market.
Local stalls at Phosi Market, one of Luang Prabang’s busiest markets
The Night Market takes over the town centre in the evening, with stalls selling local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs and other goods in a lively atmosphere.
A display of handmade lanterns adding colour to the night market
Brightly coloured lacquer trays alongside handmade silver jewellery at the Night Market
Traditional textile work taking place in the night market stalls
Traditional handmade wooden crafts and puppets at the night market
Paintings featuring Lao-inspired scenes and subjects on sale at the Night Market
A colourful display of decorative parasols at the Night Market
Stalls lit up at the Night Market, Haw Pha Bang in the background
Luang Prabang licence number: AA6174