Wat Aham
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,570 contributions
Jan 2020
Just a few meters away from famous "Wat Visounnarath" temple and its "That Mak Mo" stupa, you will find "Wat Aham", one of the most revered shrines of Luang Prabang. Also known as the "Monastery of the Blossoming Heart", the actual building dates from the beginning of the 19th century and was built on the site of a much older temple dating from the 16th century. This is a small temple and its prayer hall is decorated with colorful murals. The main Buddha image is set on a pedestal and is surrounded by some smaller Buddha images. Outside, two small stupas and two enormous "Banyan" trees (the Buddhist sacred"Bhodi") are believed to be home of "Thevatuluang", the guardian spirit of Luang Prabang. May "Thevatuluang" protect your journey through Laos - the "Land of a Million Elephants"! Enjoy!
Written 12 October 2020
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Wonder A
Singapore421 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Built in 1818, Wat Aham is a small temple consisting of a sim and two ancient stupas. Its still worth a visit although it is small in comparison to Wat Xiengthong.
Written 1 April 2017
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Deanne D
Wellington, New Zealand1,407 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
This temple was a little different from the others. Lots of working monks when we went. There are gift shops with good prices next to it in the temple complex.
Written 1 January 2019
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Prayanak
Bangkok, Thailand413 contributions
Aug 2019
This is a rather small and not really visited by most of the visitors to Luang Prabang. It is in a quiet area in the city and it's a very relaxing place to see (as you may have the whole place for you). There are many shops around that sell souvenirs at very good prices. Highly recommended.
Written 15 August 2019
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Teddy-at-large
586 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Set on a quite large piece of land, it’s a nice wat to visit, stroll around and relax in, as a break from the boutique shopping. On the backside there is a wholly tree that is interesting.
Written 15 February 2018
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Larry M
Vientiane, Laos586 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Cute small temple adjacent to Wat Visoun, nice frescoes inside depicting Lao history and culture. Nice photo op with scary statues affront!
Written 15 February 2020
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Suria_Nataadmadja
Jakarta, Indonesia7,988 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
We’re there while visiting Wat Visoun next door. It’s a temple with many monks residing there. It’s a quiet place near our hotel. Smaller than Wat Visoun but yet has its charm.
Written 2 January 2019
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jobst56
Hamburg, Germany1,670 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Right next to famous Wat Visoun and That Makmo, Wat Aham is a quiet working temple. At the entrance there's two special golden buddha statues in front of two massive trees, also illuminated in the evenings.
Written 19 December 2018
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RNBKK
Bangkok, Thailand313 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
This small pagoda is one of the favorite side place to visit. It’s great for pictures in the morning.
Written 10 June 2018
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TravelerTrecker
Houston830 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
Small, relatively simple temple. The grounds are interesting. They have two threes that house the spirits of the city guardians. The stupas are nice. It is close to wat Visonourat, outside the peninsula. If your hotel is at the old quarter, you have to walk a lot to find it. Good exercise though.
Written 14 January 2018
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