Temple & Stupa

Wat Xieng Thong

Constructed in 1560 by king Setthathirat

The Wat Xieng Thong, "monastery of the golden city", is the religious emblem of Luang Prabang and one of the highest symbols of Buddhism (…)

Phousi Mountain & That Chomsi

300+ steps to reach an exceptionnal panoramic viewpoint

Built in 1804 during the reign of King Anourouth and ideally located at the top of Mount Phousi (in the heart of the town), Wat That (…)

Wat Phon Phao

About 2 miles from Luang Prabang, upstream from the Nam Khan river, you can find the Wat Phon Phau on top of a small hill which is (…)

Vat Mai Suwannaphumaham

Built late 18th century, 1821, and onward

The Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham or Wat Mai (New Monastery) is one of the biggest and most beautiful temples in Luang Prabang. Its central (…)

Wat Visoun (Visounnalat)

Built in 1512 or 1513, rebuilt in 1896-98
Wat Visounnalat was originally built during the reign of King Wisunarat (or Vixoun, (…)

Wat Sene Souk Haram

Constructed in 1718 by king Kitsarath

Wat Sene Souk Haram or literally "Temple of a 100 000 treasures" is one of the most beautiful temples in Luang Prabang, singular by its (…)

Wat Long Khun

A magnificent temple on the right side bank of the Mekong River

Wat Long Khun (or Long Khoun), the Monastary of the Happy or Blessed Song (Monastère du Chant Bienheureux) sometimes also is called the (…)

1-day on the Mekong River

Cruising to meet the villages on the bank of the river

We highly suggest this special journey that takes place around the Mekong, in the area of Luang Prabang. This river, called "the (…)

Wat Ho Xieng

Constructed at the beginning of the XVIIIth century

This temple was called on to honour a ceremony which took place in 1548 and was presided by King Setthathirat. Carrying the same name as (…)

Wat That

Litterally : "the Stupa temple"

This temple and its garden are surely the most beautiful in Luang Prabang. It is the centre for numerous festivities in honour of (…)

Wat Xieng Mouane

This temple, situated in the centre of town, is very peaceful. You can admire the numerous decorative pieces of work, especially the (…)

Wat Pak Kham

Also written Wat pakham, this temple, situated on the point of the peninsula opposite Heritage House, is one of the only temples in town (…)

Wat Si Boun Heuang

The temple is in essence a sacred place where everybody must respect the rules. In Laos, pagodas are almost social areas where bonzes, (…)

1-day city tour

One day journey to visit the main highlights of Luang Prabang center-town. Discover the specificity of this unique town, probably the (…)

Wat Phon Sai

A perfectly restored temple sheltering a pagoda, beautifully covered with frescos representing teachings of the Great Buddha.
This (…)

Wat Aham

Probably constructed at the beginning of the XIXth century

Wat Aham signifies "The Monastery of the Blossoming Heart". This temple was surely a place for mediation and meetings between spiritual (…)

Wat Nong Sikhounmuang

Temple sheltering one of the largest pagodas in Luang Prabang, which was recently renovated.
Situated opposite the "Elephant" (…)

Wat Aphai

Situated behind the Mount Phousi, on the banks of the river Nam Khan, in the village where is concentrated most of the bars, this temple (…)

Wat Tchoum Khong

Founded by Pakhu Keo in 1843

The Wat Tchoum Khong (which means ’Temple with the heart of a Gong) was constructed under the reign of King Sukaseum (1836-1851). It is (…)

Wat Souvannakhiri

This temple was renovated in 2006

This temple was renovated in 2006 after having been partially destroyed by a fire.
Situated at the end of the peninsula, not far from (…)

Wat Sopsikhalam

Temple neighbouring the Wat Sene and whose specificities are a That covered by earthenware, sheltering the representations of Buddha, as (…)

Xieng Khuang, the Plain of Jars

A mystery in South-East Asia that might be soon explained...

Located in the north-eastern part of Laos, the Plain of Jars is a region well known for the large number of sites where hundreds of jars (…)

Sayabouri, the Elephant city

Sayabouri is a city located in Northern Laos, 2 hours drive from Luang Prabang. This region has always been the stronghold of elephants (…)