Wat Sensoukharam (Wat Sene)
ວັດແສນສຸຂາຣາມ
A temple in red and gold on the main street of the old town, built in 1718. It is a popular spot for dawn alms-giving and for its nighttime illumination.
Wat Sensoukharam is on Sakkaline Road, the main street of the old town. It was built in 1718 and restored in 1957 to mark the 2,500th year of the Buddhist era. Its vermilion and gold exterior walls and eaves make it very striking. The temple houses a long boat used in the boat racing festival and a tall standing Buddha image. Around 6 a.m., the morning alms procession often passes in front of the temple. Admission is about 10,000 kip. Visitors must wear long trousers or tops that cover the shoulders. From the Royal Palace Museum, it is about an 8-minute walk along the main street toward Wat Xieng Thong.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Nam Khan Bamboo Bridge
- Wat Xieng Thong
- Tak Bat Alms Giving Ceremony
- Wat Siphoutthabath
- Heuan Chan Heritage House
- Wat Long Khoun
- Wat Chomphet
- Mount Phousi