Most important Lao monastery
Wat Xieng Thong is the holiest temple in Luang Prabang. It has been under royal patronage since 1560 when it was built by the great Lao King Setthathirat. It is one of only two wats to survive the 1887 Chinese Black Flag Haw invansion of Luang Prabang. Wat Xieng Thong is a typical example of the Luang Prabang style with low sweeping roofs and gold stenciled walls. One of the more unique features of this temple complex is the Red Chapel decorated with colored glass mosaics depicting scenes from everyday life.
A photo of the back of Wat Xieng Thong with its famous tree of life mosaic in colored glass on a dark red background. This is one of the best known images in modern Laos. The mosaic was crafted in 1960 by the Lao craftsmen.
Wat Xieng Thong dates back to the 16th century. King Setthathilat (1548-1571) founded it in 1560 to commemorate the memory of the Chanthaphanith, a betal merchant and the legendary first king of Luang Prabang. It is one of the most important Lao monasteries with over twenty structures on the grounds including shrines, pavilions and residences, in addition to its gardens of various flowers, ornamental shrubs and trees
Most important Lao monastery
Wat Xieng Thong is the holiest temple in Luang Prabang. It has been under royal patronage since 1560 when it was built by the great Lao King Setthathirat. It is one of only two wats to survive the 1887 Chinese Black Flag Haw invansion of Luang Prabang. Wat Xieng Thong is a typical example of the Luang Prabang style with low sweeping roofs and gold stenciled walls. One of the more unique features of this temple complex is the Red Chapel decorated with colored glass mosaics depicting scenes from everyday life.
A photo of the back of Wat Xieng Thong with its famous tree of life mosaic in colored glass on a dark red background. This is one of the best known images in modern Laos. The mosaic was crafted in 1960 by the Lao craftsmen.
Wat Xieng Thong dates back to the 16th century. King Setthathilat (1548-1571) founded it in 1560 to commemorate the memory of the Chanthaphanith, a betal merchant and the legendary first king of Luang Prabang. It is one of the most important Lao monasteries with over twenty structures on the grounds including shrines, pavilions and residences, in addition to its gardens of various flowers, ornamental shrubs and trees