Wat Pa Phon Phao — Attraction in Luang Prabang

Wat Phra Phome Phao Santi Chedi The bell-shaped stupa atop an octagonal structure with verandahs can be seen gleaming in the sunshine across the Nam Khan River three kilometers east of Luang Prabang. This simple forest style wat is plain and unadorned, but looks evocative from a distance as its thin golden spire and hexagonal roof rise amid the misty forest around it. It was built with donations from Lao people living overseas construction started in 1959 and eventually finished in 1988. The names of the donors, are inscribed on the...

Vat Phra Phome Phao Santi Chedi Situé à environ 3 kilomètres de Luang Phabang, en amont de la rivière Nam Khan, le Vat Phon Phao surplombe une petite colline qu’entretiennent des femmes moines. Ici, plusieurs femmes sont venues se retirer loin de l’agitation de Luang Phabang, et travaillent aux menues tâches quotidiennes, dont le jardinage. La singularité de ce temple, commence par son architecture octogonale. Erigé dans les années 1950, ce temple est aussi exceptionnel par sa décoration intérieure : les peintures représentant des scènes traditionnelles bouddhistes sont de toute beauté. le second étage et ses peintures illustrant les différentes architectures Bouddhistes des pays du Sud-Est asiatique est très intéressant le dernier étage, tout en couleur or (comme la salle de réception de l’ancien palais royal) marque l’ultime préciosité de l’élévation

Wat Phra Phome Phao Santi Chedi Located about three kilometers from Luang Phabang, upstream of the Nam Khan River, the temple overlooks a small hill. Here, several women came to pull away from the bustle of Luang Phabang, and work to small daily tasks, including gardening. The uniqueness of this temple starts with its octagonal architecture. Built in 1950, this temple is also exceptional for its interior decoration: The Buddhist paintings of traditional scenes are beautiful. The second floor and paintings illustrating the different architectures of the Buddhist Southeast Asian country is very interesting the top floor, while gold color (like the reception room of the royal palace) marks the ultimate...

First saw this place up at Phousi Hill and googled where this is. No signs of tourists. Nice views of the city and mountains, ideal for actual seeing but not for photos because of trees. You can climb all the way to the top and there are holes to see the outside. Overall a great place for meditation and peace away from people who take selfies. Some graphic paintings depicting torture in hell. Cleanest temple I’ve seen in my life, with maintained grass and monks cleaning well-paved roads for vehicles. Entrance is...