Tak Bat Alms Giving Ceremony
ຕັກບາດ
Hundreds of monks in saffron robes walk the old town's main street before sunrise to receive alms. It is Luang Prabang's most iconic religious scene.
From about 5:30 to 6:30 each day, monks from the temples file out barefoot and walk along Sakkarin Road and nearby lanes to receive offerings of sticky rice from local people. Visitors may watch quietly, or kneel and take part, but should observe etiquette: dress modestly, never stand higher than the monks, keep your distance, do not use flash, do not block the procession when taking photos, and do not buy the low-quality sticky rice sold by roadside vendors.
The main stretch runs between Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong. Arrive about 15 minutes early. Afterwards, you can stroll through the morning market on the way back.
Opening hours
Daily about 5:30–6:30 AM
Nearby sights
- Wat Siphoutthabath
- Heuan Chan Heritage House
- Wat Sensoukharam (Wat Sene)
- Mount Phousi
- Wat Pa Huak
- Nam Khan Bamboo Bridge
- Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
- Wat Xieng Thong