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Phra That Chom Poo Si Luang Prabang Laos Travel information about Phra That Chom Poo Si, map, photos, clips. Phra That Chom Poo Si Luang Prabang. "If you visit Luang Prabang and don’t climb Phou Si Stupa, it’s like you haven’t really been to Luang Prabang." Phou Si is a hill about 150 meters high located in the heart of Luang Prabang city. Climbing to the top of Phou Si offers panoramic views of Luang Prabang. There is a staircase with 328 steps on the northwest side opposite the Royal Palace. The path is shaded by Champa trees.
(The national flower of Laos) or what we call the Frangipani tree. Phou Si means the mountain of the hermit. It was originally called Phu Suang. When a hermit lived there, locals started calling it Phu Rusi or Phou Si until today. Some archaeologists believe Phou Si may mean the sacred hill of Luang Prabang. Phra That Phou Si was built during the reign of King Anuruth around 1794 AD. The stupa is located at the highest peak of Phou Si, 150 meters above sea level.
This stupa can be seen from almost every corner of Luang Prabang. The stupa is shaped like a square lotus flower painted gold, standing on a square base topped with a seven-tiered golden bronze umbrella. The best time to see the stupa is in the late afternoon when the sunlight makes it glow golden. Around the stupa, there is a walkway to enjoy views of Luang Prabang city. To the northeast, you can see the airport, and to the west, the Mekong River.
The winding path between the petals of the hill and from the summit, you can see the old Royal Palace by the Mekong River. Phra That Chom Poo Si is not the only structure on the hilltop; there are several Buddhist sites such as Wat Tham Phou Si, Wat Pa Kae, Wat Si Phutthabat, and Wat Pa Ruak. Location: in the heart of Luang Prabang city. Entrance fee: 20,000 kip (about 80 baht). Open all day.