Places of interest around Pongkham
We can give you a local map to find all of the services listed below. Many of these services are located within an easy walk of Pongkham Residence. Most are on Phu Vao Road.
- Swimming Centre - La Pistoche Swimming Pool & Bar is 2 minutes walk away (190m) This swimming centre is well known in Luang Prabang as a place to relax on hot days and enjoy some free time. Great for family groups, couples or singles to unwind. You can check the opening times and other info on their Facebook page click here.
- Restaurants & Food - there are a variety of good, local restaurants within easy walking distance.
- ATM - there is a BCEL ATM just 7 minutes walk (600m).
- Pharmacy - the Vilayvanh Pharmacy is a 2 minute walk away (200m).
- Mini Mart - the Anongdeth Mini Mart is a 5 minute walk away (500m), where you can get some basic supplies, including snacks, alcohol, etc.
- Gym - those wishing to work out can visit the Big Muscle Gym, 6 minutes walk (600m).
- Phousi Local Market - This is not the tourist market, this one is where locals do their shopping for everything from clothing to food products. For the ladies this is a good place to find a well priced, custom fitted Lao skirt (called a Sinh in Lao language), you can find a good range of cotton and silk materials to choose from. Note - name spelt as Phosi Market on some maps and websites*.
- Other Family Fun - the Lao Indoor Golf centre is an 8 minute walk, good fun for the family.
* English translations of Lao place names vary widely, so keep an eye out for many variations of the same place name, such as Phousi and Phosi Market and also Pongkham and PongKhum Residence. This is just one of the many quirky things you will discover about our beautiful country, people and language.