Wat Chomphet
ວັດຈອມເພັດ
A historic temple built in 1888 on a hilltop on the north bank of the Mekong. Its weathered buildings offer views over the Mekong, Phou Si and the old town at sunset.
Wat Chomphet was built in 1888 on a small hill on the north bank of the Mekong. It is a 10-minute uphill walk along a path and steps from Wat Xieng Thong. The temple no longer has resident monks, and its halls and stupas are weathered. Fragments of murals remain inside, and the atmosphere is quiet. Its main draw is the view: you can look over the Mekong, Phou Si across the river and the old town. Few visitors come for the sunset, making it a hidden viewpoint. Admission costs about 10,000 kip, often bundled with Wat Xieng Thong. You need to take a ferry across the river first. After watching the sunset, bring a flashlight for the descent, and check the time of the last ferry.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Long Khoun
- Wat Xieng Thong
- Wat Sensoukharam (Wat Sene)
- Tak Bat Alms Giving Ceremony
- Nam Khan Bamboo Bridge
- Heuan Chan Heritage House
- Wat Siphoutthabath
- Wat Pa Huak