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Place: Louangphabang
Temple profile for Temple (name being verified). Located in Louangphabang.
- Built
- 1560
- Address
- ຖະໜົນ ສຸວັນນະຄໍາຜົງ, ຫຼວງພະບາງ, ເມືອງຫຼວງພະບາງ, ຫລວງພະບາງ, 10554, ປະເທດລາວ
History
Wat Xieng Thong, founded in 1560, is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Laos. It is known for its intricate architecture and beautiful decorations, representing the traditional Lao style. The temple has been a significant religious site and a symbol of the cultural heritage of Luang Prabang.
- Nearest City: Luang Prabang