Wat Xieng Thong
Northern end of the peninsula, Laos
Wat Xieng Thong is a rewarding place to look closely at Luang Prabang’s religious architecture. The main hall’s roof sweeps low towards the ground, while mosaics and smaller chapels add colour and detail around the courtyard. Seek out the tree-of-life mosaic and the richly decorated royal funeral carriage. This remains a sacred place, so dress modestly, remove shoes where requested and give worshippers space while exploring the different buildings.