It is "winter" here. That means that mornings can be cool (12 degrees), evenings balmy and afternoons pleasant. It's the best time of year. It is the most pleasant time of year to go for walks. so a couple of times, a friend Emi and her dog Leon and I have been walking.
This Sunday we caught the ferry across the Mekong to Chompet and walked for a few hours. We actually walked past or through about 7 temples.
Beautiful to be away from the crowds and more amongst nature.
It's winter so you put a jumper on your dog.
Emi and Leon heading for Wat Long Khoun. Set in peaceful grounds, it was once used by Luang Prabang’s kings as a pre-coronation retreat involving ritual baths, meditation and reflection. The wat was restored in 1995 by the École Française d’Extrême Orient. Of note are the two Chinese door guardians painted either side of the main entrance to the sim, and the murals within.
WAT LUANG KHOUN TEMPLE
Wat luang khoun was built in the 18th century. At first, it was always regarded as a place for meditation rather than a place for worship, but during King Anourout Manthatourath era in the 19th century, it was established as the temple for meditation and continued to be one for monks. All the Kings in the past, such as King Sisavangvong and King Sisangvattana became monks in this temple before they were crowned.
Time: 08:00am-05:00pm, Admission: 10,000 KipWat luang khoun was built in the 18th century. At first, it was always regarded as a place for meditation rather than a place for worship, but during King Anourout Manthatourath era in the 19th century, it was established as the temple for meditation and continued to be one for monks. All the Kings in the past, such as King Sisavangvong and King Sisangvattana became monks in this temple before they were crowned.
Your ticket for the wat includes a guided visit to nearby Wat Tham Sackkalin, which is actually a caverepository for old and damaged Buddha images.
3. Wat Tam Sackkalin
Wat Had Siaw
After about a kilometer of walking you should reach Wat Had Siaw. It’s known for its walking meditation building which unfortunately seems to be used mainly for storage (look for the long narrow building). Walk through the grounds to the back and look for a sign “Vat Nongsakeo 300 m”. The path continues into the forest before splitting. Either path you choose, you have to cross a bamboo fence and continue uphill through the forest.
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