Phra Bang, Luang Prabang

Name: Phra Bang
Address: Luang Prabang, Laos

#14 among attractions in Luang Prabang

Buddhist architecture

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The Phra Bang," Lao is the palladium of Laos. The Lao-language name for the image has been transliterated in a number of ways, including "Pra Bang," "Prabang," "Phabang" and "Pha Bang." The statue is an 83 cm-high standing Buddha with palms facing forward, cast using thong, an alloy of bronze, gold, and silver. According to local lore, it was cast in Ceylon sometime between the 1st and 9th century. However, the features of the image suggest a much later Khmer origin. ()

Local name: ພະບາງ Coordinates: 19°53'33"N, 102°8'10"E

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Nearby attractions include: Royal Palace, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, Phou si.

~290 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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~770 ftSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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~870 ftSE
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0.4 miNE
Temple, Buddhist temple, Historical place
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0.7 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Wat Manorom, Luang Prabang
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0.4 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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0.6 miSW
Palace
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1.4 miSW
19°52'43"N • 102°7'16"E
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Temple, Architecture
Wat Pa Phon Phao, Luang Prabang
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~1460 ftS
19°53'19"N • 102°8'6"E
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Nearby attractions include Royal Palace, Luang Prabang (2 min walk), Wat Xieng Muan, Luang Prabang (3 min walk), Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, Luang Prabang (4 min walk), Cave, Luang Prabang (4 min walk).