Temple UNESCO
Wat Xieng Thong
ວັດຊຽງທອງ
Open now 08:00–17:00 20,000 LAK (indicative)
Luang Prabang's most celebrated temple, famous for its sweeping tiered roofs near the meeting of the Mekong and Nam Khan.
38 min
Walk
13 min
Cycle
9 min
Tuk-tuk / van
🌿 Low-impact tip: this is an easy walk or bike ride from the old town.
Etiquette
Active place of worship: cover shoulders and knees, remove shoes before entering buildings, speak softly, and never point your feet at Buddha images or monks.
Etiquette →Typical crowd levels Sample data
6:0012:0018:00
🌿 Quieter before 7:00