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  Wat Xieng Thong Temple
Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most important temples in the country of Laos.
It has been said that he was the first founder of Wat Xieng Thong.The union of the Nam Khan with the Mekong is also said to be the home of two nagas (water spirits in the form of large snakes), the guardians of the river.
Wat Xieng Thong Temple in Luang Prabang, Laos
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 Sports Fresh : Article 'Wat Xieng Thong'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In 1570, he successfully defended Laos against the military campaign of the Burmese conqueror Bayinnaung, who had already subdued Xieng Mai (Chiang Mai) in 1556 and Ayutthaya in 1569.
Setthathirath was a prolific builder and erected many Buddhist monuments including Wat Xieng Thong in Louang Phrabang and the That Luang in Vientiane.
In 1572, a conspiracy between a Lord Phya Nakhon and the former abbot of Wat Maximavat, who held personal grudges against Setthathirath, led to the king's murder in the southern frontier of the country.
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 Wat Xieng Thong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Wat Xieng Thong is Luang Prabang's most magnificent temple.
King Setthathirat built Wat Xieng Thong's sim in 1560, and the compound remained under royal patronage until 1975.
Like the royal palace, Wat Xieng Thong was placed within reach of the Mekong.
www.marymount.k12.ny.us /marynet/studentresources/art/southeastasia/laos/html/vatxiengthongrat.html   (260 words)

  
 Wat Xieng Thong | Watxiengthong | Travel Story and Pictures from Laos
So many, for the traveller they rapidly develop from being a sight for which you walk a extra kilometre to visit, to integral parts of the towns and countryside.
One temple deserves special mention here and that's Wat Xieng Thong, a temple in the capital of temples, Luang Prabang.
Wat Xieng Thong is an island of tranquillity in a quiet city.
www.traveladventures.org /continents/asia/watxiengthong.shtml   (245 words)

  
 Wat Xieng Thong
Under Royal patronage until 1975, Wat Xieng Thong is located close to the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers where according to legend, two holy men with extraordinary powers placed one of four boundary stones establishing the settlement known as Xieng Dong-Xieng Thong.
In 1887, it was the only wat to have escaped destruction by foreign aggressors because their leader had utilized it as his headquarters.
A magnificent example of the Luang Prabang architectural style, the Sim was built in 1560 by King Setthathirath in memory of Chanthaphanith whose story is illustrated in fl and gold-stenciled designs inside the building.
www.seasite.niu.edu /lao/culture/LuangPrabang/watxiengthong.htm   (279 words)

  
 Wat Wisunalat & Wat Xieng Thong Photo Gallery by khanh_hwang at pbase.com
Wat Wisunalat (first page) is the oldest temple in Luang Prahbang.
Wat Xieng Thong (temple of the golden city) on the other hand is just slightly newer (1560) than Wat Wisunalat but it is definitely the most impressive.
Situated on the junction of Mekong and the Nam Khan rivers (one shy of a "h"), it is believed that this is the site of the union of the two guardian water spirits or nagas.
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Wat Xieng Thong Built in 1560 is the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang, nestled at the junction of the Khan and the Mekong Rivers.
The sim of the structure represents classic Luang Prabang temple architecture with roofs sweeping low to the ground.
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The Wat Chan Si, perched on the top of Phousi Hill is worth visiting if only for the view over the town and rivers, especially at dusk.
In the afternoon visit Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai, Wat Wisunarat and Wat Sane and view the sunset from Phousi Hill.
Commence the trek by crossing the Mekong River to the village of Ban Xieng Man, visit the temples and trek for 2 112 hours to the pottery village of Ban Chane.
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 Wat Xieng Thong | Museum/Attraction Review | Luang Prabang | Frommers.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Xieng Thong is the premier wat of Luang Prabang.
Built in 1560 by King Say Setthathirat, it is situated at the tip of Luang Prabang's peninsula where it juts out into the Mekong.
Xieng Thong survived numerous invading armies, making its facade one of the oldest originals in the city.
www.frommers.com /destinations/luangprabang/A30038.html   (294 words)

  
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At the 'tip' of town, where the Khan flows into the Mekong, is one of the city's oldest and most important temples, Wat Xieng Thong ('Golden Tree').
For more pictures of Wat Xieng Thong, see our online photo gallery.
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Wat Phra Kaeo was built in 1782 on the orders of King Rama I along with the Grand Palace and Ratanakosin Island.
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 Wat Xieng Thong | Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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When I recently met him again in Luang Prabang I was impressed by his progress.
This is one of the cultural events that has recently been allowed to reemerge in Lao and the number of community light boats--huge tissue paper, bamboo, palm frond and flower boats lit by candles and kerosene lanterns--increased from the 6 of last year to 15.
The courtyard of Xieng Thong temple at the end of the parade was filled with boats and spectators (photo) awaiting the ceremony and the passage of the boats down the steep steps for release into the Mekong River along with all the individual krathongs--offerings made of banana leaf, flowers candles and incense.
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