Royal Palace of Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Museum

Royal Palace of Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Museum The National Museum of Luang Prabang or Ho Kham was originally the palace of the King of Luang Prabang, so it is also called the Palace of the King of Luang Prabang. It was built in 1904 during the reign of King Sri Savang Vong, and continued until the reign of King Sri Savang Vadhana, the last King of Laos. It was later converted into the Royal Museum in 1976, and is used as a museum to display antiques and valuables, such as the throne, pulpit, royal regalia and royal possessions of the King, Buddha images, antiques, and gifts from abroad. Currently, the Royal Palace has changed its role to be the city museum. When you walk in, you will see a row of palm trees on both sides, leading your eyes to the palace building, which has a French-Lao architectural style. For those who enter the museum, you should pay homage to “Phra Bang”, the Buddha image that is a symbol of Luang Prabang, which is in the room on the right-hand side first for good luck. Then you can choose to see anything that is convenient. In the museum, there are also interesting things such as the reception room filled with bronze drums. The carved wooden throne covered in gold in the main audience hall. There are also many Buddha statues and Luang Prabang antiques. Located on Sisavangvong Road Open daily from 08.00 - 11.00 and 13.30 - 16.30 There is an entrance fee. #LaosTravel