Wat Xieng Thong, Buddhist temple in Luang Prabang, Laos.
The temple features a multi-tiered roof with golden details, glass mosaics on red walls, and ornate carvings throughout its structures.
King Setthathirath constructed Wat Xieng Thong in 1560, establishing it as the principal temple for royal ceremonies in Luang Prabang until 1975.
The walls of the temple display traditional glass mosaics narrating Buddhist stories and depicting the Tree of Life in red, gold, and black.
Visitors need to wear long pants or skirts below knees, covered shoulders, and remove shoes before entering the temple buildings.
The funeral carriage hall contains a 12-meter-high gilded chariot used to transport royal urns during traditional Laotian funeral ceremonies.
Location: Luang Prabang
Inception: 1560
GPS coordinates: 19.89736,102.14313
Latest update: May 13, 2025 09:20
Laos combines Buddhist temples, waterfalls and caves. The temple complexes display religious art and architecture from different periods. The natural areas include waterfalls like Kuang Si, cave systems like Tham Kong Lo and mountain ranges with views over the Mekong. The country preserves its cultural and geological features.
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