Luang Prabang Sights

Wat Xieng Thong

#4 of 98 things to do in Luang Prabang

#4 of 174 things to do in Northern Laos

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  • Address
    • Th Khem Khong Old Town
  • Price
    • admission US$1
  • Hours
    • 8am-5pm

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Lonely Planet review for Wat Xieng Thong

Near the northern tip of the peninsula formed by the Mekong River and the Nam Khan is Luang Prabang’s most magnificent temple, Wat Xieng Thong. King Setthathirat ordered the construction of Wat Xieng Thong’s sǐm (ordination hall) in 1560, and the compound remained under royal patronage until 1975. Wat Xieng Thong was placed within easy reach of the Mekong. The hǎw tąi (Tripitaka library) was added in 1828, and the haw kąwng (drum tower) in 1961.

 

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    Check it out, but you do have to pay to do so

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