Wat Wisounalat, next to a modern Rama Hotel is also called 'Wat That Makmo' (Watermelon Stupa). One of the oldest temple in LuangPrabang (UNESCO World Heritage city). 'That Makmo' was built by Queen Wisounalat in 1504. It has a smaller stupa at each corner, representing the four elements. It is located at the east end of the temple compound. Wat Wisounalat was constructed in 1513 but destroyed by marauding Chinese tribes then it was rebuilt in 1898, although it is still very medieval looking. The 'Sim' is virtually a museum of religious art, with the numerous Buddha statues it exhibits: most are more than 400 years old. It also contains the largest Buddha in the city of LuangPrabang and old stelae engraved with Pali scriptures.

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