Located near the northern tip of the peninsula formed by the Mekong and the Nam Khan rivers, Wat Xieng Thong is Luang Prabang’s most magnificent temple. It was built in 1560 by King Setthathirath and was under royal patronage during the Kingdom of Laos. Wat Xieng Thong contains a rare reclining Buddha statue that dates from the construction of the temple. In 1931, the image was taken to Paris and displayed at the Paris Exhibition, only to return to Luang Phrabang more than 30 years later.

Find Out More Related Tours

Grand Palace

As the official residence of the kings of Siam — and, later, ...

More Detail

Wat Xieng Thong

Located near the northern tip of the peninsula formed by the Mekong and ...

More Detail

Nha Trang

Located on one of Asia’s most beautiful bays off the coast of South ...

More Detail

Erawan Falls

Just a short trip from Kanchanaburi, the Erawan Falls are the major ...

More Detail

Angkor Silk Farm

Visit the Angkor Silk Farm and take their free tour to see just how all ...

More Detail

Shwemawdaw Paya

Shwemawdaw Paya got its name, the Great Golden God, because the glittering ...

More Detail