| Place of worship: | Wat Xieng Thong |
| Location: | Asia > Laos > Luang Prabang |
| Map: | (see map) |
The Place of Worship
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | ວັດຊຽງທອງ |
| Also known as: | Temple of the Golden City |
| Religion type: | Buddhism |
| Environment type: | forest, river |
| Location type: | rural, town |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Laotian Kip (LAK) |
| Ticket type: | Cost: |
| adult (non-resident) | LAK20,000 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Day: | Opens: | Closes: |
| everyday | sunrise | sunset |
| Busiest day(s): | Add Data |
How can we get in contact?
| Email: | Add Data |
| Website: | Add Data |
| Telephone: | 071 212 470, 071 212 122, 0300 372 8669 |
| Postal address: | Khem Khong, Luang Prabang |
| Fax: | Add Data |
| Language(s): | Lao |
| Timezone: | UTC+07:00 |
| Country calling code: | 856 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | 19.89752, 102.14311 | |
| Address: | Khem Khong | |
| Geographical feature: | Mekong River | Nam Khan River |
| Transportation type: | Add Data | |
| Route number: | ||
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The Directions
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The Directions
| If you know how to get to Wat Xieng Thong and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to Wat Xieng Thong and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Capacity: | Add Data |
| Altitude: | 305m |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Wat Xieng Thong |
| Tripadvisor: | Golden City Temple |
| Public holidays: | Time and Date |
Top Descriptions
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Top Tips
| This is one of the most impressive (and therefore busiest) wats in town, so be prepared to be patient for that perfect photo. |
| Wear long clothing out of respect, and remember to take your shoes off before heading inside any of the buildings. |
| Consider visiting Wat Sensoukharam and Wat Siphoutthabat Thippharam on your walk down here from central Luang Prabang. |
| If you have a tip about Wat Xieng Thong and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
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