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Wat Xieng Thong

Buddhist temple

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Wat Xieng Thong is a Buddhist temple on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Prabang, Laos. Built between 1559 and 1560 by King Setthathirath, Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important of Lao monasteries and remains a significant monument to the spirit of religion, royalty and traditional art. Wat Xieng Thong is situated 170 metres northwest of Villa Somphong.

Wat Senesoukharam

Buddhist temple

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Wat Sen also known as Wat Sene Souk Haram is a Buddhist temple, located in Luang Phrabang, Laos. It is one of several dozen temples in the ancient capital. Wat Senesoukharam is situated 280 metres west of Villa Somphong.

Luangprabang National Museum

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The Royal Palace in Luang Prabang, Laos, was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. The site for the palace was chosen so that official visitors to Luang Prabang could disembark from their river voyages directly below the palace and be received there. Luangprabang National Museum is situated 1 km southwest of Villa Somphong.

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Luang Prabang

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Luang Prabang, historically known as Xieng Thong, and alternatively spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos.

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