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Wat Sensoukharam

The Wat is also known as the Wat with One Hundred Thousand Treasures

and there are a great many more temples to visit whilst you are in Laos.

River Trip

We took the river trip to visit 3 Wats..

1) Wat Tham Sakkalin

2) Wat Chomphet

3) Wat Long Koon

It was very, very special

And interesting.

This trip was in December 2019.

Wat Long Koon (2/2)

Wat Long Koon is near to Wat Chompet.

Like the aforementioned Wat it is also in need of repair - Google indicated it was permanently closed...

But it was definitely worth going to see...

This visit was in December 2019...

Wat Chomphet Santi (2/2)

It’s on the other side of the peninsula. You can enjoy the breath taking view of the world heritage town. It’s a bit of a hike to Wat Chomphet but climbing the 123 steps is well worth it.

Built in 1888 by the Thais, this might not be a very well maintained temple. But it has the best views around offering a stunning panorama of the surrounding hills, Mekong river and Luang Prabang town.

At the top of the staircase are two stupas that house the bones of the wives of one of the former kings of Laos. The temple itself is small and in decayed state but there is talk of restoring it to its former glory in the coming years.

Text from Tourism Luang Prabang

Other Visits

Phone Number:

Website: https://www.tourismluangprabang.org/things-to-do/buddhism/wat-chomphet/

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Approximate Price: $$$$$

Address: W42Q+65V, Luang Prabang, Laos

Hours: 8 - 17:00

Wat Long Koon (1/2)

Wat Long Koon is situated near the Mekong River in Laos.

Wat Long Khoun once served as a sanctuary for those seeking spiritual rejuvenation. Before a king’s coronation, he would retreat to the temple for 3 days for cleansing and meditation. Also known as the ‘Monastery of the Happy’, Wat Long Khoun features 18th-century Lao architecture, with 2 single level sections: the front part features gilded columns and intricate wood carvings.

The older section of Wat Long Khoun contains Jataka murals, which still retain some of their original vibrancy telling the story of the 547 lives of Lord Buddha. The murals also depict local myths and legends that incorporate Buddhist morals of kindness and the importance of giving. Look up to find a red ceiling with stencilled dharma wheels, peacocks and mythical creatures.

The original meditation room once used by kings is still intact, along with the living quarters for monks. Entrance to the portico is guarded by 2 large statues with the entire porch supported by 8 elegant black-and-gold columns topped with lotus petal designs.

Wat Long Khoun is across the street from Wat Xieng Thong, so make sure you visit both temples during your holiday in Luang Prabang. The temple serves the local Buddhist community, so refrain from making loud noises out of respect for the monks and devotees. Wear modest clothing and remove your shoes and sunglasses before entering. Text is from UKHotel.com.

There is the chance of a tour of the Wat with https://luangprabang-laos.com/wat-long-khoun.