Bells, Wat Tham Phousi—Luang Prabang, Laos
Posted by: 
Ianatlarge
N 19° 53.436 E 102° 08.226
48Q E 200222 N 2201924
A Buddhist bell atop a mountain in northern Laos.
Waymark Code: WMEFNF
Location: Laos
Date Posted: 05/23/2012
Views: 5
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, plus, a bell. This bell sits on the approach to the central, Phousi Stupa at the mountain top. The bell has the air of great age, but there is no information available as to its provenance. It is a plain bell, in place to be rung by visitors to the temple. O, yes, 329 steps are required to reach the hill top, plus 20,000 Kip ($2).
Visit Instructions:As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the Waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the Waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal Waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote Waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.