Wat Souvannakhiri

Visiting the pagodas

Wat Souvannakhiri

This temple was renovated in 2006

This temple was renovated in 2006 after having been partially destroyed by a fire.

Situated at the end of the peninsula, not far from Wat Pha Kham, this temple is mainly made up of a large colonial building and a small building sheltering a golden Buddha.

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Wat Souvannakhiri - pagoda

Wat Souvannakhiri - window

Wat Souvannakhiri - detail

Wat Souvannakhiri - entrance

Wat Souvannakhiri - Luang Prabang

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