The Golden City Temple.
I didn’t experience much temple fatigue while in Laos… but I certainly am during the blogging process. I think this is the last one for awhile… and it also happens to be Luang Prabang’s most impressive temple.
Wat Xieng Thong was built in 1559-1560 but has undergone plenty of restoration work over the years. Until 1975 it received royal patronage and served as the coronation site for Laotian kings. The temple is impressive indeed, but that didn’t stop us from being distracted by this giant grasshopper at the entrance.
The tree of life is a particularly beautiful feature of the temple. I especially liked the bright tealy blue adornment.
xo, jill
I love ornate the temples in Laos seem to be! There is a simple elegance to them, that looks very distinct to me as compared to some of the pictures I’ve seen of temples in Thailand. I frequently hear about people experiencing temple burnout in Thailand, but less so in Laos. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store for us!