Renowned for its colourful ornate glass mosaics, guilded teakwood panels and low sweeping tiered roof lines, Wat Xieng Thong is the temple highlight of Luang Prabang. Its name means Monastery of the Golden City. Located in a tranquil garden setting on the riverbank where the Nam Khan flows into the Mekong River, Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most elegant and best-preserved examples of 16th century temple architecture in Luang Prabang. There are over twenty structures on the grounds including shrines, pavilions and residences among gardens of various flowers, ornamental shrubs and trees. The sim or ordination hall was constructed in 1560 by King Setthathirat I (1550-1571). Up until 1975, the temple also served as the royal temple at which the kings of Luang Prabang were crowned. Wat Xieng Thong was regarded as the monastery of the ‘Gateway to the Town’ as it was here that the king’s officials made their arrivals and departures. (To enlarge any of the following photos, just click onto it).
Renowned for its colourful ornate glass mosaics, guilded teakwood panels and low sweeping tiered roof lines, Wat Xieng Thong is the temple highlight of Luang Prabang. Its name means Monastery of the Golden City. Located in a tranquil garden setting on the riverbank where the Nam Khan flows into the Mekong River, Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most elegant and best-preserved examples of 16th century temple architecture in Luang Prabang. There are over twenty structures on the grounds including shrines, pavilions and residences among gardens of various flowers, ornamental shrubs and trees. The sim or ordination hall was constructed in 1560 by King Setthathirat I (1550-1571). Up until 1975, the temple also served as the royal temple at which the kings of Luang Prabang were crowned. Wat Xieng Thong was regarded as the monastery of the ‘Gateway to the Town’ as it was here that the king’s officials made their arrivals and departures. (To enlarge any of the following photos, just click onto it).
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