Wat Xiengthong (Golden City Temple)

Situated on the bank of the Mekong River Wat Xiengthong was constructed in 1559/1560 A.D. by king Say Setthathirath. Is is probably the most beautiful monastery of Luang Prabang and represents the typical Lao art style. Many old and beautiful religious artifacts of the period between the sixteenth and the twentieth centuries, and some ancient masterpieces of Lao art are to be seen here. Admission: 250 Kip.