Royal Palace Luang Prabang
(Royal Palace Museum)
The Royal Palace Luang Prabang is also known as a Royal Palace Museum, that was built upon the splendour of the Lao kingdom in 1904 during the reign of King Sisavang Vong. The Royal Palace is recognized as one of Lao's finest museum history in Luang Prabang. This was the place where the king and his family hosted their official functions and welcomed foreign visitors to the country.
After 1975 when the country had a new government, the king palace was then converted to a national museum and opened to public.
Located right in the city opposite Phou-Si mountain, this palace is a wonderful structure of both Lao and French handicraft. The best way to experience this remarkable site is by entering through Italian marble steps in front of the building. Directly above the entrance you can see a three-headed elephant sheltered by the sacred white parasol, the symbol of the Lao monarchy. As you are entering the hall there are a variety of royal religious objects on display for you to see and enjoy.
Today, the Royal Palace Museum stands as one of the best living examples of how the kingdom of Lao Lanexang grew and ended. This place is rather a fascinating site. If you're feeling curious and like to learn more about laos history, laos culture and lao people then this is the place to begin.
Outside in the palace gardens, there is a statue of King Sisavang Vong, a lotus pond, two cannons at the entrance and some buildings surrounding the palace such as:
- The conference hall
- Haw Prabang
- Staff headquaters
- The royal barge shelter
- The kitchen and storage
If you like to visit the site, you can do so easily as it is located only a walking distance from the main hotels and guesthouses in town. Be sure to check the timetable below:
Open Hours:
Monday-Friday:8.30am - 1.00am
Admission's fee: 10,000 Kips (about US$1.00)
Note: No camera is allowed inside the museum. You must remove your shoes before entering and your bags must be left in the provided lockers near the entrance.
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