Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong is the temple highlight
of Luang Prabang. It was built by King Saisetthathirat in 1560 and is
located on a peninsula, in between the Mekong and Khan rivers.
Temple structures are decorated in various ways. Some with gilded stucco's
and doorways. The main sim has a marvellous 'tree of life' mosaic pattern
on an outer wall.
A smaller temple is decorated with mosaics, depicting mostly daily life
activities.
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2. Tree of Life, mosaic.
3. On the roof.
5. Door panels.
6. Detail inside walls.
8-9. Details outside wall.
11. Gilded wat.
12. Detail outside wall.