Wat Xieng Thong


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

Health & Safety

Health & Safety

Siem Reap is a pretty safe city, even at night. However, if you rent a ...

More Detail
Muang Ngoi Neua

Muang Ngoi Neua

Muang Ngoi Neua used to be relatively sleepy and under visited, although ...

More Detail
Ngapali & Ngwe beaches

Ngapali & Ngwe beaches

Ngapali is one of the most beautiful tropical beaches on the Bay of Bengal ...

More Detail
Ko Lipe

Ko Lipe

Located in the Andaman Sea off the Satun Province, Koh Lipe is a tiny ...

More Detail
Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta is the region in southern Vietnam where the Mekong River ...

More Detail
Ko Nang Yuan

Ko Nang Yuan

Ko Nang Yuan is a tiny island very close to Ko Tao. It is a popular day ...

More Detail