Wat Phonesaat, Luang Prabang

The sim and stupa of Wat Phonesaat.

Wat Phonesaat, also written Wat Saat or in full Wat Phonesa-ath Phathiyamoungkhoun, is a small Laotian monastery in Luang Prabang. It is located on the opposite bank of the Nam Khan river from town.

What is great about Wat Phonesaat is the view. From here, you can see almost the whole of Luang Prabang. At Phonesaat are a few novice monks sitting on the grass reading their scripture books. They are in just about the most panoramic spot in the town, if they are aware of it.

Another view of the stupa of Wat Phonesaat.

view of Luang Prabang from the bank of the Nam Khan river at Wat Phonesaat.

How to go to Wat Phonesaat

Wat Phonesaat is located on the outskirt of Luang Prabang, on the eastern bank of the Nam Khan River. You can see it from the ferryboat jetty near the foot of Mount Phousi. The best way to go to Wat Phonesaat is by tuk tuk.

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