Wat Aham
ວັດອາຮາມ
A charming small temple next to Wat Visounnarath. Two large bodhi trees shelter spirits who guard Luang Prabang, and the atmosphere is calm and timeless.
Wat Aham shares a compound with neighboring Wat Visounnarath. Built in 1818, it was once the residence of Luang Prabang's Supreme Patriarch. The two ancient bodhi trees in front are said to be the homes of the city's guardian spirits, Pu Ya and Nya Ya. Each Lao New Year, people in large red masks representing Pu Ya and Nya Ya appear here. Look closely at the painted gable walls of the main hall and the guardian statues at the entrance. Tickets are sold separately from Wat Visounnarath, about 10,000 kip. Visiting both temples takes about 40 minutes in total.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Wisunarat (Wat Visoun)
- Mount Phousi
- Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
- Royal Palace Museum (Haw Kham)
- Luang Prabang Night Market
- Wat Pa Huak
- Wat Siphoutthabath
- Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham