Wat Phra Bat Tai
Wat Phra Bat Tai
3.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,538 contributions
Jan 2020
This is certainly a unique Buddhist temple, completely different from all others you have already seen while visiting Luang Prabang. It dates from the 14th century and its architectural style is mainly Vietnamese (although with Lao and Thai characteristics too). No wonder that it is frequented mainly by Vietnamese expats living in Luang Prabang. Organize yourself to be at "Wat Phra Baht Tai" at late afternoon. Visit the ordination hall (the sacred "Sim"), the reclining Buddha statue, the funerary stupas and then, via a stairway which starts in front of the ordination hall, reach the grotto where the famous Buddha's footprint is kept (the footprint itself is an artificial construction common to Buddhist temples in Laos and Thailand, although this one is considered more realistic than most). There is another "huge" Buddha's footprint that was found in the temple's grounds and can also be visited. After it, keep going down the steps leading to the Mekong River. Right there, from a small balcony, listening to the chants performed by the monastery's monks and novices, enjoy the awesome views of the iconic Mekong river and its sunset. Enjoy!
Written October 14, 2020
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Ewelina A
Leicestershire, UK214 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
It's just sitting on the edge of the river, we seen the sunset from there, stunning views, there are some steps down the cliff and two tables with benches.
Written May 29, 2018
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TravelerTrecker
Houston827 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
We found this temple by accident while walking from Wat Mai to Wat That Luang. It is nice. It is not part of the UNESCO sites. It is quiet.
Written January 14, 2018
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jobst56
Hamburg, Germany1,655 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
On the main road between Wat That Luang and Phosy market, this temple is quiet, right by the Mekong. If you climb down the stairs to the river, you get the best sunset snapshots.
Written December 19, 2018
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nellielim
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3,922 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
Wat Phra Bat Tai is considered by the Vietnamese community of Luang Prabang as their temple. Originally called Wat Keo, Keo denotes Vietnamese. There is a chapel here with Buddha's footprint and another huge Buddha footprint in the grounds. At the western end of the wat, there are steps leading to the Mekong River.
Written March 24, 2016
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Uccle, Belgium2,573 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
This is a temple different from the others and much less visited by tourists. It offers a superb view of the Mekong and an interesting alternative to Mount Phousi for sunset...

Written March 14, 2024
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