Wat Tham Phousi—Luang Prabang, Laos
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ianatlarge
N 19° 53.406 E 102° 08.220
48Q E 200211 N 2201869
A temple atop a hill, in northern Laos.
Waymark Code: WMEFNW
Location: Laos
Date Posted: 05/23/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 7

Wat Tham Phousi (numerous spellings exist) is a temple atop Mount Phou Si, which in turn is a mountain (I suspect more of a hill) at the centre of the tourist town and provincial capital of Luang Prabang. The hill top is studied with Buddhist artefacts and imagery. There is a Buddha footprint, a stupa, numerous Buddha images, and lots of tourists enjoying the view and the site. O, yes, 329 steps are required to reach the hill top, plus 20,000 Kip ($2).
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.

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