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 Luang
Prabang - City Sites
Luang
Prabang has dozens of temples and religious sites, both large
and small. The best way to see these sites is by foot
or by bicycle. The biggest concentration of temples is
in the old quarter, much of which forms a peninsula between
the Mekong and the Khan rivers. In between temple visits,
there are many small restaurants perched high on the banks of
the Mekong where you can watch life go by at a very slow pace
 Wat
Xieng Thong - is situated 300m south of the confluence of the
Mekong and Khan rivers and was built in 1560. The temple
is the most stunning in Luang Prabang, richly decorated with
coloured glass and gold.
 Mount
Phousi and Wat That Chom Sii - situated 150m and 300 steps up
above the peninsula with spectacular views of the city and surrounding
countryside. The climb is tiring, but the views from
the top are certainly worth it. From the top, you can see the
old Royal Palace, now the Palace Museum, the rivers and surrounding
villages. The temple has a gold spired stupa that can
be seen from most parts of the city.
The Royal Palace,
now a museum houses a collection of artefacts belonging to former
rulers of the Kingdom of Lane Xang. Photography
is not allowed in the museum.
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