Wat Xieng Thong (or Temple of the Golden City) in Luang Prabang, Laos

            Wikipedia: Wat Xieng Thong (or Temple of the Golden City) is a Buddhist temple (wat), located on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Phrabang, Laos. 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. There are over twenty structures on the grounds including a sim, shrines, pavilions and residences, in addition to its gardens of various flowers, ornamental shrubs and trees. Wat Xieng Thong was built 1559-1560 by the Lao King Setthathirath near where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers join. Until 1975 the wat was a royal temple under the patronage of the royal family and the Lao kings were crowned in the wat. The wat is considered as representing typical Laos art and craft. The building of the wat have carved gilded wooden doors depicting scenes from Buddha's life. In the sim the ceiling displays Dharmachakras - dharma wheels symbolising Buddhist law and the circle of reincarnation. The outer walls of the sim depict Lao legends and the rear gable is decorated with a glass mosaic depicting the tree of life. The outer walls of the Sanctuary of the Reclining Buddha, also known as Red Chapel, are decorated with mosaics. The architectural style is called Lane Xang Arts style.
   

Taken in: Laos / Louangphabang / Louangphrabang (show map)

Taken on: January 8, 2011

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Camera: Canon EOS 550D, f/22.0, 1/40 sec, 22mm, ISO 125 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 550D
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Exposure Time:	0.025 sec (1/40)
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ISO:	125
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