Royal Palace Museum

Top 1% of attractions in Luang Prabang
8/10

What the experts agree on

Former royal residence in a walled compound at Phu Si Hill's base, housing the revered 83cm gold Pha Bang Buddha—Laos's most historically significant artifact and the palace's main draw.

3 expert reviews

“In a walled compound at the foot of Phu Si Hill stands this palace, the former home of the royal Savang family.”

– Fodor's

Frommer's Frommer's
"This palace was originally built for King Sisavang Vong after the original building was destroyed by Chinese Haw invaders in 1887." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"No single treasure in Laos is more historically resonant than the Pha Bang, an 83cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha. To find it, head to Wat Ho Pha Bang in the southeast corner of the palace gardens." Full review



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