Talat Tha Nam
A night market by the Nam Khan
Every first Saturday from 17:00, about forty stalls of food and handmade things fill a lane along the river. The night market on the old town's main street is a different one.
Down by the river
The lane by the Nam Khan, Luang Prabang
The old town lies between the Mekong and Nam Khan; we're on the Nam Khan side.
What you'll find
- Food to eat as you walk
- Woven cloth and scarves
- Baskets, pots and carved wood
- Paper lanterns and prints
- Coffee, tea and fruit drinks
Want a stall?
Stalls are free for local cooks and makers. Ask Vilayvanh on WhatsApp first, then fill in the stall form and we'll keep you a place in the lane.
Before you come
Does it go ahead in the rain?
Yes. Most stalls have a roof, so the market opens in the rain too.
Can I pay by card?
Most stalls take cash in kip, and a few take QR payments. None take cards.
Can I bring children?
Yes. There are no cars in the lane.
Vilayvanh Sisouk
Runs Talat Tha Nam
I started the market with neighbours on our lane, so local cooks and makers have a place by the river once a month.