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Wat Pa Phon Phao
E of Old Town, Luang Prabang, LaosAbout
An easy 3km walk or bicycle ride north- east of town is Wat Pa Phon Phao, a forest meditation wat famous for the teachings of the late abbot, Ajahn Saisamut. Saisamut's funeral in 1992 was the largest and most well attended monk's funeral Laos had seen in decades. This modern temple is located outside town, in a hill near Luang Prabang. The temple itself is not outstanding, but from here you can have beautiful views of the town and surroundings.
