Mount Phousi rises in the middle of the city and offers sweeping views of Luang Prabang, the Mekong, and misty mountains beyond. It’s a spiritual and scenic ascent lined with golden Buddha statues.
Also called The Sacred Hill, Mount Phousi is the geographical as well as the spiritual center of the city and is striking from a distance. The peak offers a good climb and affords a stunning panorama of the city it crowns. View the rivers shimmering and jungle-clad mountains beyond. There are hundreds of steps to negotiate and several stops to see the temples. Rest under the shady trees and admire the magical views.
