Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Luang Prabang
Explore 5 sacred places in Luang Prabang, Laos, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Pak Ou Caves
Luang Prabang, Laos
Pak Ou’s caves hold thousands of Buddha images. Laos’s tourism ministry describes their placement as acts of merit by local people....
Wat Manorom
Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Laos
Wat Manorom holds quiet significance among Luang Prabang's many temples. Founded in the 14th century during the golden age of the Lan Xang Kingdom, this active monastery...
Wat Xieng Mouane
Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Laos
In the heart of Luang Prabang's UNESCO heritage peninsula, Wat Xieng Mouane is a mid-19th-century royal-era temple whose name means 'Melodious Sounds.' Behind its gold...
Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Laos
At the tip of Luang Prabang's peninsula, where the Mekong meets the Nam Khan, Wat Xieng Thong has stood since 1560....
Wat Xiengthong
Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Laos
On the northern tip of the Luang Prabang peninsula, where the Mekong meets the Nam Khan, Wat Xieng Thong gathers four centuries of Lao devotion under its low, cascading...
Key questions
Luang Prabang sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Luang Prabang?
This regional guide currently includes 5 sacred sites in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Which traditions are represented in Luang Prabang?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Buddhism.
Can I view Luang Prabang sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.