Wat Aham—Luang Prabang, Laos
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Ianatlarge
N 19° 53.274 E 102° 08.322
48Q E 200385 N 2201622
An old and important Buddhist wat in the tourist city of Luang Prabang.
Waymark Code: WMEFEC
Location: Laos
Date Posted: 05/21/2012
Views: 5
Wat Aham lies a little to the east of the city centre. It is known as "Monastery of the Open Heart". It is one of the older temples in the city, its date of construction is unknown, but it was prior to the early 18th century. During most of the 19th century it was the residence of the head of the Laos Buddhist church.
The grounds are now quiet and seemingly uninhabited. I saw no other person in the temple at the time of my visit (morning on a weekday). The various buildings in the temple contain historical and cultural artefacts, but there were all locked, so no visit. Next time. A small wat, signs of age clearly visible, but well maintained. Also, unlike the more tourist oriented wats in the city, free entry.
info: tourist websites.
Open to visitors?: Yes
Photography Permitted Inside?: Yes
Statue of the Buddha present?: Yes
Related Website: Not listed
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Photos of the shrine are strongly encouraged when permitted otherwise please refrain from taking pictures inside and in any case, generally have respect for the religious nature of the site.