Comments on: Laos: Magnificent Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang

By: Laos: Charming Long Khun and Mystical Tham Sakkarin Cave | Ironwulf.net: En Route - Best Philippines, Travel, Photography Blog

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:19:51 +0000

[...] Somewhere around a 100 meters more after Wat Chom Phet, still on a dirt road but covered by tall trees. Across it is the Wat Long Khun Temple. It is one of the best looking temple grounds I’ve seen. The monastery looks new and the main sim is petite but beautiful likewise. Across the river, I noticed its directly across Wat Xieng Thong. [...]

By: Laos: Meeting a fellow Filipino at Tat Kuang Si Falls | Ironwulf.net: En Route - Best Philippines, Travel, Photography Blog

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:26:59 +0000

[...] checked out at Levady GH soon after my visit at the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong. When I got to Thony II they were still cleaning up my room at the upper floor. While waiting, I [...]

By: Pasyalera

Pasyalera — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:36:58 +0000

Same here. I love the photos. They look really stunning. Hope I can also get to see those in person.

By: Kyels

Kyels — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:18:03 +0000

I love the photos. Ganda! Especially, the sparkle of lights … Really beautiful.

By: dong ho

dong ho — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:53:44 +0000

that’s true ferdz. sometimes the temple will all look almost the same but seeing it more intricately, one can say that each were uniquely made. i bet the history behind the building of those temples tells a lot. the location, the form, the position.

By: lagalog

lagalog — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:55:02 +0000

i know what photo cache is saying. at one point, it’s easy to get templed out and things look the same. but it also pays to look at the details to see the differences. will keep this particular temple in mind if and when God gives me the opportunity to visit laos. thanks for sharing amigo

By: Photo Cache

Photo Cache — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:58:37 +0000

i think that is the risk you take when seeing too many temples, they tend to look alike after a while. do they still use this at this time or they simply tourist destinations?