Wat Xieng Mouane
Wat Xieng Mouane
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Shelley M
Albany, New Zealand905 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Just so much detail, you don't know where to look. The ceiling, walls etc are just beautiful. A real treasure to see. We spent about 50 minutes wandering around here as it started to get quite busy. You just can not believe the beautiful details and colours. There are nice cafes close for a cold drink afterwards too. Some tourists forgot how to be respectful and wore skimpy clothes and were very loud.
Written April 15, 2024
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gingermeg7
Siem Reap, Cambodia245 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Valuable to see and try to read the mosaic reliefs (apparently made from French glass) the large boats and the bells, cymbals and drums used for different Buddhist ceremonies. Insight into Lao culture
Written July 14, 2019
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TravelerTrecker
Houston830 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
This is one of the most beautiful temples in Luang Prabang. It is also located at the peninsula. The construction of this temple was ordered by King Chantarath in 1853. It houses the "melodious drums" that were bought by the king long time ago. The original temple's name meant "Monastery of the Melodious Drums". For unknown reasons, the name changed to Monastery of the Amusing city. The Sim features a veranda encircling the entire building. The columns at the front are impressive, the main entrance is absolutely stunning and combines mainly gold and green colours; the drums are kept in a small temple located at the left side of the complex.
Many reviewers at trip advisor have written reviews that are not correct and confuse this temple with the also stunning temple of Wat Xieng Thong. The main picture presented in trip advisor does not belong to this temple. Many pictures presented here belong to Wat Xieng Thong. There is no entrance fee. There is no tree of life in the back wall.
Many reviewers at trip advisor have written reviews that are not correct and confuse this temple with the also stunning temple of Wat Xieng Thong. The main picture presented in trip advisor does not belong to this temple. Many pictures presented here belong to Wat Xieng Thong. There is no entrance fee. There is no tree of life in the back wall.
Written January 14, 2018
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Ellis S
9 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
This is the oldest Wat in Luang Prabang and if you are a Wat freak then this is the one for you. Every Wat in lao is important and this one provides a glimpse into Lao's rich cultural history. Go to all of them if you can.
Written August 27, 2017
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David_Tu_Nguyen
Hanoi, Vietnam58 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
I loved this temple of much! I did spend at least 2 hours at this temple for pictures! Landscape are so peaceful! All monks are so friendly!
Written July 3, 2017
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DanielleLY
Chengdu, China260 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
this is part of the golden temple but with more plants and worship items , its a little peaceful area where you can get to the laos culture signs and take a nice walk. small, but nice
Written May 9, 2017
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nellielim
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4,022 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
This wat is known as The Monastery of Joyous Town. The most distinctive feature of the wat is the front facade which is a collage painting of the life of Gautama Buddha. This wat also houses the UNESCO Training Centre for Laotian Traditional Arts and Building Crafts, funding from Norway. They train young monks and novices on artisan skills needed so that the temples of Luang Prabang are preserved. There is also a showroom featuring works of the novice monks which can be purchased.
Written March 23, 2016
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Epic-Traveller
Rushden, UK4,527 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Another great Buddhist Temple with plenty of Lao culture.
The wall on the main entrance of the temple is a complete painting which is very interesting to look at. Enter the temple and see the big golden Buddha at the rear noticing the decorations on the walls.
There’s also some old structures in the gardens to look at.
Whilst not worth making a special trip to Luang Prabang to see, if you’re walking down the lanes in the old city and happen to walk past, better to go in and look in that situation.
The wall on the main entrance of the temple is a complete painting which is very interesting to look at. Enter the temple and see the big golden Buddha at the rear noticing the decorations on the walls.
There’s also some old structures in the gardens to look at.
Whilst not worth making a special trip to Luang Prabang to see, if you’re walking down the lanes in the old city and happen to walk past, better to go in and look in that situation.
Written April 18, 2019
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krzys1970
Warsaw, Poland519 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Even more beautiful than the Golden Temple itself. The wooden relief on the front wall makes a great impression.
Written February 27, 2019
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Aqusite
California1,554 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
In a city where you come across so many wats that your eyes glaze over at yet another gilt naga, Wat Xieng Mouane restores your fascination all over again, especially if you appreciate the Ramayana, or else if you just like gold, gold, and mor gold. It is the Aya Sofia of wats. Don't avoid it due to the entrance fee. I nearlt did. And there are some other stunners, but this is iconic. Avoid going when you are burnt out; you want fresh eyes for this treasure.
Written January 3, 2018
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The top photo is Wat Shen Tong 's Hearse Chest. Therefore, pictures that are not of this temple are accumulated. I have already contacted the trip advisor, but there is no judgment ability in the photo judgment team. The problem is not solved. Someone, please tell me a good solution.
Written March 10, 2018
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