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Wat Long Khoun
The Phra Bang, which translates to Delicate Buddha in the local language, is a mystical national emblem of Laos. It is an 83cm high statue decorated with gold leaf and is located in Haw Pha Bang temple in the city of Luang Prabang in Laos. Tourists visiting the city should visit this temple to see the sacred national emblem of the country.
Wat Mai
Wat Mai, a temple inaugurated in the 18th century. It took more than 70 years to build, and was once home to the Supreme Patriarch of Lao Buddhism.
It is one of the most decorated temple in Luang Prabang. It was built in the 18th century and it is located near Royal Palace museum. The monastery has special significance for a number of reasons. It served as a temple for the royal family and long has been the residence of the Pra Sangkharat. Its five-tiered roof is a most magnificent sight. Its expanse is readily viewed from the adjoining elevated sidewalk on Thanon Sisavangvong.
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Wat Manorom
Wat Manorom is a Buddhist temple and a monastery located in the city of Luang Prabang in Laos. It is one of the oldest temples from the 14th century and is known for a giant 6-meters statue of Buddha in bronze, which was rebuilt. It also has the most significant number of resident monks in the town and houses a primary school. The tourists traveling in Luang Prabang can visit Wat Manorom to witness the golden Buddha and its ancient history and lives of Buddhist monks.
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Wat Pa Huak
Wat Pa Huak is a wooden Buddhist temple located in the old town of Luang Prabang in Laos. It is the oldest wooden temple in the city and one of the few remaining wooden Buddhist pagodas in the country. Tourists traveling Luang Prabang visit this temple for the murals in the temple walls, which contain elaborate details of Buddhism along with several stories and images of Buddha.
Wat Pa Phai
Wat Pa Phai is a Buddhist monastery-temple located in the city of Luang Prabang in Laos. It is one of the small temples built in Laos style of architecture, and it is famous for the murals on the sim depicting the lives of ordinary people of Laos. It is worth checking out Wat Pa Phai while exploring the town of Luang Prabang.
Wat Pa Phon Phao
Wat Pa Phon Phao is a Buddhist hill temple located across the Nam Khan River in the city of Luang Prabang in Laos. It was a retreat in the forest for meditation and spiritual learning for the Kings of Laos. This temple with a golden stupa is known for its unique octagonal-shaped architecture, picturesque location offering excellent panoramic views of the mountains and the surrounding Phanom village. It is worth visiting Wat Pa Phon Phao on your trip to Luang Prabang.
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Wat Siphoutthabath
Wat Siphoutthabath is an impressive Buddhist temple located in the heart of the old town of Luang Prabang city in Laos. The name translates to the footprints of Buddha in the local language. The temple is known for beautiful murals on the outer walls of the ordination hall(sim) and the interior walls containing paintings depicting Buddha's teachings and the path to his enlightenment. There is a school for the monks, which is the centre for learning Buddhism in Luang Prabang.
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Wat Visoun
Wat Visoun or Wat Wisounnalat is an ancient temple located in the old town of Luang Prabang city in Laos. It is the oldest temple of the town and is famous for its magnificent architecture, which became a model for other temple structures in Laos. Wat Visoun is listed as a UNESCO heritage site and is one of the top attractions among tourists visiting Luang Prabang. People visit to learn about the rich history and evolution of a unique style of architecture consisting of layers of roofs, sculpted walls and intricate paintings.
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Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong is a vast ancient Buddhist temple located in the old town of Luang Prabang in Laos. It is a royal temple on the banks of the Mekong River and is one of the most beautiful monuments in Laos. It is also one of the few monuments in Laos to survive invasions and is a rare example of the rich history, religious art and architecture. Wat Xieng Thong is a top attraction among tourists visiting Luang Prabang for the elaborately done paintings and the intricate decorations throughout the temple.
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