Wat Pa Phon Phao, Luang Prabang

A simple 3km walk at north - east of Luang Prabang town is Wat Pa Phon Phao, a wood meditation which is well - known for the teachings of the late abbot, Ajahn Saisamut. Saisamut's funeral in 1992 was the biggest monk’s funeral Laos had seen in decades. It’s Santi Chedi (Peace Pagoda) was constructed in 1988. This yellow stupa harbors three inside levels and an outside terrace with a sight of the surrounding plains. The inside walls are drawed with many Buddhist tales and moral counsels.