The small and exquisite Wat Xieng Thong, experience Buddhist culture and art

🌈Highlights: Wat Xieng Thong is the most famous temple in Luang Prabang. It has always been a private temple of the royal family, and the coronation, wedding, and funeral ceremonies of successive kings were held here. Despite this, Wat Xieng Thong is very small, with only a main hall, a few small temples, and a pagoda, but the details and splendor of the architecture are breathtaking. ·Funeral Hall In the hall at the entrance, there is a hearse decorated with a golden dragon head and a royal urn, which was used for the king's funeral. Behind the hearse are statues of Buddha with different expressions. ·Main Hall The outer pillars, walls, and railings of the main hall of Wat Xieng Thong are decorated with gold leaf patterns on a black background, and the back wall is the famous Tree of Life, which is made of colorful glass mosaics and shines in the sunlight. It is said that the Tree of Life contains many Buddhist teachings, and it is said to contain the story of the Buddha's reincarnation. The top of the Tree of Life is a pagoda and a statue of Buddha, which seems to represent the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. The interior of the main hall is also magnificent, with various patterns and legends made of gold leaf and glass mosaics, which are dazzling. Another highlight of the main hall is the pagoda on the roof, which is said to represent the importance of the temple, similar to the minaret of a mosque. Wat Xieng Thong is a 7-level temple, and since it is a national temple, its status should be very high. ·Reclining Buddha Hall The Reclining Buddha Hall is very small, only allowing 5-6 people to enter at a time. There are Buddha cards around, and the roof is decorated with gold leaf patterns. The small windows on both sides of the pagoda are a must-see for everyone who visits Wat Xieng Thong. 🚗Address and transportation: Wat Xieng Thong is located in the old town of Luang Prabang and is generally within walking distance. 🎫Ticket information: 20,000 kip ✨Tips: 1. Pay attention to your dress when entering the temple. You can rent clothes at the entrance of the temple or buy local clothes at the night market, which are also good for taking photos. 2. The afternoon sun can shine on the Tree of Life, making it more photogenic (praise the little bee).