Wat Chomphet (Diamond Temple), Luang Prabang

Built in 1888 by the Thais, this might not be a very well maintained temple. But it has the best views around offering a stunning panorama of the surrounding hills, Mekong river and Luang Prabang town.

At the top of the staircase are two stupas that house the bones of the wives of one of the former kings of Laos.

The temple itself is small and in decayed state but there is talk of restoring it to its former glory in the coming years.

Wat Chomphet seen from the northwest. On the right side of the photo we can see two stupas that house the bones of the wives of one of the former kings of Laos. Photograph by Christophe95, distributed under a CC-BY 4.0 license.

Wat Chomphet seen from the northeast. Photograph by Christophe95, distributed under a CC-BY 4.0 license.

Wat Chomphet seen from the southeast. Photograph by Christophe95, distributed under a CC-BY 4.0 license.

Mount Phu Si and the Mekong river. View of Mount Phou Si and water reflection of lights on the Mekong river, seen from Wat Chomphet. Photograph by Basile Morin, distributed under a CC-BY 4.0 license.

See also

• Wat Visoun (Temple of King Visoun)
• Wat Aham (Temple of the Blossoming Heart)
• Wat Long Khoun (Temple of the Happy)

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Source

• Category:Wat Chomphet - Wikimedia Commons

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