Wat Xieng Thong Temple in Luang Prabang
Wat Xieng Thong (or Temple of the Golden City) is a Buddhist temple, located on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Phrabang, Laos. Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art. There are over twenty structures on the grounds including a sim, shrines, pavilions and residences, in addition to its gardens of various flowers, ornamental shrubs and trees.
Wat Xieng Thong was built in 1560 near where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers join. Until 1975 the wat was a royal temple under the patronage of the royal family and the Lao kings were crowned in the wat. The temple is considered as representing typical Laos art and craft. The building of the wat have carved gilded wooden doors depicting scenes from Buddha's life.
On one side of the sim, there are several small halls and stupas that contain Buddha images. There is a reclining Buddha sanctuary, which contains an especially rare reclining Buddha that dates from the construction of the temple. In the near compound's eastern gate stands the royal funerary carriage house, where it houses the funeral carriage, which stands 12 metres high and there are various urns for the members of the royal family.
A number of restorations have taken place in the twentieth century, included a notable one in which the French participated in 1928. Major projects took place in the 1950s and 1960s, when the funerary carriage house was built, and especially in more recent times to repair the damage brought by years of neglect because of wars.
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Wat Xieng Thong (Lao: ວັດຊຽງທອງ; Temple of the Golden City) is a Buddhist temple (wat) on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Phrabang, Laos. Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art. There are over 20 structures on the grounds including a sim, shrines, pavilions and residences, in addition to its gardens of flowers, ornamental shrubs, and trees.
Wat Xieng Thong was built 1559-1560 by the Lao King Setthathirath near where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers join. Until 1975 the wat was a royal temple under the patronage of the royal family and the Lao kings were crowned in the wat.
The wat is considered as representing typical Laos art and craft. The building of the wat have carved gilded wooden doors depicting scenes from Buddha's life.
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The best example of the beauty of the Buddhist architecture of Luang Prabang is the Wat Xieng Thong Temple. This Wat Xieng Thong Temple, built in the year 1560 and whose literal translation means Temple of the Golden City, is a masterpiece decorated with mosaics and carvings in wood that Nam Khan rises next to the Mekong River and the River in the historic centre of the city of Luang Prabang (Laos).Il migliore esempio dell' archietettura buddista è il tempio di Wat Xieng Thong. Questo tempio Wat Xieng Thong, costruito nell' anno 1560 la cui traduzione letterale significa Tempio della citta' d'oro, è un capolavoro decorato con mosaici e sculture in legno questo tempio sorge vicino al fiume Mekong.Il fiume nel centro storico della città di Luang Prabang.
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Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang is renowned for Buddhist temples of outstanding beauty. Wat Xieng Thong ( ວັດຊຽງທອງ ຣາຊະວໍຣະວິຫາຣ) or Golden City Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Luang Prabang, Laos. There is a saying that if you travel to Luang Prabang and not have visited Wat Xieng Thong, then it's like you have never been to Luang Prabang at all. The day I visited the temple was during the new year celebration and you can hear a little bit of music in the background.
Tour of Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Wat Xieng Thong (Lao: ວັດຊຽງທອງ; Temple of the Golden City) is a Buddhist temple (vat or wat) on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Phrabang, Laos. Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art.
Wat Xieng Thong - Laos
Wat Xieng Thong (or Temple of the Golden City) is a Buddhist temple (wat), located on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Phrabang, Laos. Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art. There are over twenty structures on the grounds including a sim, shrines, pavilions and residences, in addition to its gardens of various flowers, ornamental shrubs and trees.
Wat Xieng Thong was built 1559-1560 by the Lao King Setthathirath near where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers join. Until 1975 the wat was a royal temple under the patronage of the royal family and the Lao kings were crowned in the wat. The wat is considered as representing typical Laos art and craft. The building of the wat have carved gilded wooden doors depicting scenes from Buddha's life. In the sim the ceiling displays Dharmachakras - dharma wheels symbolising Buddhist law and the circle of reincarnation. The outer walls of the sim depict Lao legends and the rear gable is decorated with a glass mosaic depicting the tree of life. The outer walls of the Sanctuary of the Reclining Buddha, also known as Red Chapel, are decorated with mosaics.[1]
In 1880, the Tripitaka library was added and then the drum tower in 1961. This temple, along with Wat Suwannaphumaham, was spared by any damage during the sacking of the city in 1887. This was because the Black Flag Haw leader, Đèo Văn Trị, had studied here as a monk in his early life, and used it as his headquarters during the sacking of Luang Phrabang. On one side of the sim, there are several small halls and stupas that contain Buddha images of the period. There is a reclining Buddha sanctuary, which contains an especially rare reclining Buddha that dates from the construction of the temple. In 1931, the image was taken to Paris and displayed at the Paris Exhibition and was kept in Vientiane until 1964, where it returned to Luang Phrabang. In the near compound's eastern gate stands the royal funerary carriage house, where it houses the funeral carriage, which stands 12 metres high and there are various urns for the members of the royal family.[citation needed]
A number of restorations have taken place in the twentieth century, included a notable one in whch the French participated. In 1928, when the French Governor General visited Luang Prabang, the King Sisavangvong successfully demanded that the French share in the cost of restoration. Major projects took place in the 1950s and 1960s, when the funerary carriage house was built, and especially in more recent times to repair the damage brought by years of neglect because of wars and neglect.
Luang Pabang Wat Xieng Thong temple video
Luang Pabang Wat Xieng Thong Temple or the Golden City Temple view.
Luang Prabang Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong is the royal wat and throughout the history of Luang Prabang it has played a central role in both religious and political life.
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Each building has a door,
so we can enter it.
But it also has a history.
That is, more often than not,
hidden from view,
So what if we uncover this historical fabric
to rediscover where we were,
show us who we are,
and to remind us of our cultural heritage.
WAT XIENG THONG | THE MOST IMPORTANT ARCHITECTURE OF LAOS MONASTERIES
Built during the 16th Century by King Saysetthathirath, Wat Xieng Thong temple is one of the most interesting examples of Buddhist art and architecture in Luang Prabang and arguably one of the most beautiful temples in Asia. The ornate carved and gilded funeral vehicle of the former king is kept in one of the buildings in the temple grounds. This temple was used for the most important royal ceremonies and houses the bones of King Sisavangvong.
Luang Prabang’s best-known and most visited monastery is centred on a 1560 sim that’s considered a classic of local design. Its roofs sweep low to the ground and there’s an idiosyncratic ‘tree of life’ mosaic set on its west exterior wall. Inside, gold stencil work includes dharma wheels on the ceiling and exploits from the life of legendary King Chanthaphanit on the walls. During 1887 when the Black Flag army sacked the rest of the city, Xieng Thong was one of just two temples to be (partially) spared. The Black Flag’s leader, Deo Van Tri, had studied here as a monk earlier in his life and used the desecrated temple as his head-quarters during the invasion.
Dotted around the Sim are several stupas and three compact little chapel halls called Hor Tai, shaped like a tall tomb, was originally a ‘library’ but now houses a standing buddha. The other two sport very striking external mirror-shard mosaics depicting local village life and the exploits of Siaw Sawa, a hero from a famous Lao novel. The Hor Pa Maan (‘success’ Buddha sanctuary) remains locked except during the week lollowing Pi Mai. The Hor Tai Pha Sai-nyaat (reclining Buddha sanctuary) was dubbed La Chapelle Rouge-Red Chapel by the French. It contains an especially rare reclining Buddha that dates from the construction of the temple. This one of a kind figure has an exquisitely sinuous upper body with a right hand seeming to gesture ‘Oh, whatever!’ The constrastingly rectilinear feet emerge on die-straight legs from beneath monastic robes that curl upward like rocket fumes.
Fronted in especially lavish gilt work, the Hong Kep Mien is a garage for a ceremonial carriage designed to carry the huge golden funeral urns of the Lao royalty. This glittering vehicle is festooned with seven red-tongued naga snakes that contrast amusingly with the prosaic Bridgestone tyres of its undercarriage.
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Wat Xieng Thong (meaning The Golden City Monastery) is the most historic and sacral Buddhist monastery in the entire country. The main temple, called Sim, was built in 1560, in the same time of italian Renaissance. What an amazing conservation! including in our tours of Luang Prabang at travel agency NAGA EXPRESS TRAVEL.
Wat Xieng Thong, a buddhist temple in Luang Prabang, Laos
Video of the Wat Xieng Thong, the oldest temple in Luang Prabang,Laos.
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Luang Prabang - Wat Xieng Thong
We traveled from Vientiane to Luang Prabang and visited a 460 year-old temple called Wat Xieng Thong (pronounced [wat shieng tong]). It's considered as the most important temple in Luang Prabang, which was the old capital of Laos.
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Kuang Si Falls , Phousi Mountain , Wat Xieng thong and Laos Royal Palace!
Just a bit of pics of Kuang Si falls.This is Phousi Hill also called Phousi Mountain and on top of Phousi Hill is a narrow platform with a small Buddhist Temple and a golden Stupa.Also The royal palace in Luang Prabang ,Laos, was built for Lao king and His family.And Buddhist temple like Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang,Laos. Luang Prabang is renowned for Buddhist temples of outstanding beauty with Wat Xieng Thong an outstanding example.As i was in Luang Prabang a few weeks ago so the pics which i took will be outstanding too and became slideshow for everyone to watch or maybe to enjoy the ancient art of Lao.Have fun everyone!
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Wat Xieng Thong (Lao: ວັດຊຽງທອງ Temple of the Golden City) is a Buddhist temple on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Phrabang, Laos. Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art.
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong (or Temple of the Golden City) is a Buddhist temple (wat), located on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Phrabang, Laos. Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art. There are over twenty structures on the grounds including a sim, shrines, pavilions and residences, in addition to its gardens of various flowers, ornamental shrubs and tre
Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos Tour
A tour of Wat Xieng Thong Temple in Luang Prabang, Laos.
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Morning tour of Wat Xieng Thong temple in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Royal Funerary Carriage - Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos
Royal funerary carriage house (hohng kep mien) at Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos.
Luang Prabang, Wat Xieng Thong
Luang Prabang’s most significant temple, the Wat Xieng Thong is found on the tip of the towns peninsula. Both its exterior and interior are very extensively decorated with gold stencilling on black and red lacquer. Three of its buildings, the sim, the red chapel and the library contain colorful mosaics on its exterior walls.