Place of worship: | Wat Xieng Thong |
Location: | Asia![]() ![]() ![]() |
Map: | (see map)![]() |
The Place of Worship
What should we know?
Name in local script: | ວັດຊຽງທàºàº‡ |
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 |
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 |
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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![]() ![]() ![]() |
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