TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN LUANG PRABANG
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Mount Phousi
HTML clipboardThese temples were recently constructed in
comparison to the more historic Wat Visoun and Wat Xieng Thong. Situated at the
top of 100 meter Phousi, the pinnacle of the hill is host to many temples.
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Royal Palace Museum
HTML clipboardBuilt as a residence for King Sisavang Vong
and his family in 1904 by the French, like Wat Xieng Thong the palace was built
on the riverfront, to be in direct view of arriving official visitors
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The Feeding of the Monks
HTML clipboardThe saffron clad monks in Luang Prabang
occupy a generous proportion of conversational and visual space. Watching or
taking part in the morning food procession that sees the monks walking through
and collecting food donations from locals is a heart-warming and culturally
telling experience.
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Wat Mai Suwannapumaram
HTML clipboardAccording to some sources the Chinese Haw
found this temple too beautiful to destroy it.
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Wat Wisunarat (Wat Visoun)
HTML clipboardBuilt in 1513, this is the oldest temple in
Luang Prabang. Originally built with wood the temple was remade with brick and
stucco after it was set fire to by Black Haw riders in 1887.
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Wat Xieng Thong
HTML clipboardWat Xieng Thong is a masterpiece of
Buddhist architecture from the 16th century, impressing visitors with its golden
facades and mural paintings. The temple was used for the highest royal
ceremonies and to temporarily house the bodies of deceased kings.
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