Commanding the rise directly above the speedboat landing, 3km south of the central area, Wat Thadsuvanna Phakham is a colourful temple featuring a row of eight gilded Buddhas demonstrating the main meditation postures and disdaining Mekong views beneath floral foliage.
香港六合彩即时开奖's must-see attractions
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One kilometre north of Sop Ruak on a 40-hectare plot opposite the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa, the Mae Fah Luang Foundation has established the鈥
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About 200m from the Pratu Chiang Saen (the historic main gateway to the town鈥檚 western flank) are the remains of Wat Pa Sak, where the ruins of seven鈥
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Inside the grounds of this active w谩t near the river stands a magnificent Lanna-period chedi. The large square base contains Lanna-style walking Buddhas鈥
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Located 3km south of town in the village of Sop Kham, this Buddhist temple complex contains a large prayer hall built to cover a partially excavated鈥
Wat Phra That Chom Kitti & Wat Chom Chaeng
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The remains of Wat Phra That Chom Kitti and Wat Chom Chaeng can be found about 2.5km northwest of town on a hilltop. The round chedi of Wat Phra That Chom鈥
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Housing archaeological artefacts from the area, Buddha imagery and exhibitions about the local hill peoples, this is an impressive museum despite its鈥
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This small but informative museum features historical displays pertaining to opium culture. Exhibits include the various implements used in the planting,鈥
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The ruins of the Buddhist Wat Chedi Luang feature an 18m octagonal chedi (stupa) in the classic Chiang Saen or Lanna style. Archaeologists argue about its鈥
Nearby Northern Laos attractions
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Wat Keophone Savanthanaram features murals of gruesome torture scenes on the north wall of the s菒m (ordination hall), while on the slope above a long鈥
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One of the principal Buddhist temples in town; stairs lead up to its hilltop summit from the centre of town.