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Wat Xieng Thong

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Wat Xieng Thong

Luang Prabang, Laos
Set inLuang Prabang, Laos
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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61–95°F
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Sweet spotPeak Nov–Mar. Go in Apr, Oct for similar weather.

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WarmestApr · 95°F
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Luang Prabang's most revered temple, Wat Xieng Thong was built in 1560 near the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and is renowned for its low sweeping roofs, gilded wooden reliefs, and a striking mosaic 'tree of life' on its rear wall made from colored glass and mirror fragments.

Know before you go

  • Visit early morning to see monks going about temple duties before tour groups arrive.
  • Walk around to the rear exterior wall to see the famous mosaic tree of life.
  • Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees, as this remains an active place of worship.

Pairs well with

Kuang Si Falls
11 mi away
Ban Ho Mosque
218 mi away
Wat Phra Sing
220 mi away
Chiang Mai Zoo
221 mi away

Frequently asked questions

Where is Wat Xieng Thong?

Wat Xieng Thong is in Luang Prabang, Laos.

What is Wat Xieng Thong known for?

Luang Prabang's most revered temple, Wat Xieng Thong was built in 1560 near the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and is renowned for its low sweeping roofs, gilded wooden reliefs, and a striking mosaic 'tree of life' on its rear wall made from colored glass and mirror fragments.

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