Wat Choumkhong
Attraction Sotika Kuman Road, Luang Prabang, Laos Published on: 13-11-2015
2 hours | |
05:00 AM - 06:00 PM | |
08:00 AM | |
10:00 AM | |
Second-time visit | |
Attraction
Landmark
Must see
Kids
Free
Temple & Monument
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Why Wat Choumkhong is special ?
The garden is to be admired with its recent statues of Buddha in numerous traditional postures. The buildings have been recently renovated and the garden landscaped. The bougainvilleas are the most beautiful in town, which is renowned for its flower beds.
Two stone statues flank the stairs that lead to the Vihan. Of Chinese inspiration, they were given to King Chantharath (1850-1872) by the Chinese ambassador of Kunming, when he visited Luang Prabang. Showing elements of yin and yang, the statues represent two of the principle bodhisattvas (or enlightened beings) of Chinese Buddhism: Vajra, (lightning or a clap of thunder), representing masculine principles, and Ghanta representing a bell, or feminine principles.
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What to explore at Wat Choumkhong?
You can admire the Prince's old house, just beside the temple, the Villa Xieng Mouane. It was renovated at the end of the 1990's by Heritage House and, since 2006, hosts a tourist information centre and certain exhibitions.
The garden around the little Wat Choumkhong is particularly attractive when its poinsettia trees blush red. Built in 1843, the monastery takes its name from a Buddha statue that was originally cast from a melted-down gong.
The garden is to be admired with its recent statues of Buddha in numerous traditional postures. The buildings have been recently renovated and the garden landscaped. The bougainvilleas are the most beautiful in town, which is renowned for its flower beds.
Two stone statues flank the stairs that lead to the Vihan. Of Chinese inspiration, they were given to King Chantharath (1850-1872) by the Chinese ambassador of Kunming, when he visited Luang Prabang. Showing elements of yin and yang, the statues represent two of the principle bodhisattvas (or enlightened beings) of Chinese Buddhism: Vajra, (lightning or a clap of thunder), representing masculine principles, and Ghanta representing a bell, or feminine principles.
You can admire the Prince's old house, just beside the temple, the Villa Xieng Mouane. It was renovated at the end of the 1990's by Heritage House and, since 2006, hosts a tourist information centre and certain exhibitions.
Source : http://worldvisitguide.com
Selling points
- A calm and serene place
- A picturesque temple with a lovely garden
- A deeper look at daily life of a temple
- Ancient and beautiful temples
- One of the best temples in town
Location
Sotika Kuman Road, Luang Prabang, Laos
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If you are a nature loving person who loves peaceful and tranquil places then you should definitely visit Wat Choumkhong. The gardens are lovely where you can sit in peace and relaxation. The garden is filled with statues of Buddha. It’s a great place to relax in peaceful environment away from all the traffic noise and pollution. The place is filled with monks and teenage novice monks who take their academic lessons here. For once it feels great to be in a place where you can have a little self reflection. Just sit anywhere and enjoy the pure and tranquil environment around you.
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