Wat Mahathat in luang prabang

#asiatrip Wat Mahathat is located in the middle of old town Luang Prabang, It is an important Buddhist temple for Buddhism society in luang Prabang. The monastery was built by King Setthathirath in 1543. It was built similar to Lanna kingdom architecture, especially the black stupa, which stood in front of the temple. Nowadays, this Buddhist temple has become a historical site, it is an tourist attractions to those who arer is interested in Buddhist cultural and ancient architecture with great murals paintings on the big pillar and walls of the temple. Address- Chaofa Ngjm Rd, Thongcharoen village, Luang Prabang, Laos. #localguides#historicculture