Wat Mai Monastery
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Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham was built in 1796, Wat Mai means New Monastery and was given its present name following restoration undertaken in 1821 by King Manthathourath. The temple is the largest in Luang Prabang and is well worth a visit. A modest 20,000 kip entrance fee is applied (less than 1 US dollar). The five-tiered roof is a wonderful sight to behold, especially from the elevated Thanon Sisavangvong. The cement covered relief on the front facade is covered in black lacquer which was then gilded, is magnificent.
Nigel Fowler SuttonNigel Fowler Sutton
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Just off the main road of downtown Luang Prabang, a quaint temple with a lovely collection of Buddha. There was a small fee to enter; however, the couple at the entrance were so friendly and gave me an offering to place at the alter
David MaddisonDavid Maddison
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A typical Buddhist Monastery in Luang Prabang. You do need to buy a ticket to go inside the main temple. In the back, they have a very long and big dragon 🐉 boat ⛵ for display
Nguyen Duc HanhNguyen Duc Hanh
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Uno dei pochi monasteri dell'area. Ben tenuto, splendido alla vista. Soggiornando proprio lì vicino, abbiamo avuto modo di osservare le ore di preghiera e studio dei monaci. Al mattino, verso le 5:45, i monaci lasciano il monastero per ricevere le offerte quotidiane. Ci siamo svegliati per assistere al rito ma abbiamo notato che ormai è diventata un'attrazione per turisti che non rispettano il momento come forse andrebbe fatto, peccato. Ad ogni modo una visita al tempio è d'obbligo, ne vale davvero la pena.
Doro LiDoro Li
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Another nice Buddhist monastery and temple. One of the many in Luang Prabang but also one of the most important. This time with an entrance fee.
Dávid KovácsDávid Kovács
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Temple right at the centre of town. Nightly night market along the road beside the temple.
KHLIMKHLIM
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V4RM+6X9, Sisavangvong Road, Luang Prabang, Laos
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Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham often simply Wat Mai or Wat May is a Buddhist temple or wat in Luang Prabang, Laos. Built at the turn of the 18th century, it is the largest temple in Luang Prabang.
attractions: Luang Prabang Night Market, Phousi Hill, Royal Palace & National Museum, Royal Palace, Luang Prabang morning market, UXO Lao Visitor Center, Dara Market, Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, Garden of Eden Luang Pra Bang, Wat Wisunarat, restaurants: Saffron Coffee, Manda de Laos, Le Banneton Café & French Bakery, Popolo, Restaurant, Utopia Bar & Restaurant, BOUANG Asian Eatery, Dyen Sabai Restaurant, Two Little Birds Cafe, Tangor Restaurant Bar & Lounge, Khaiphaen
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