| Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham | |
|---|---|
 Front view of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, at blue hour, with colorful lights. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Luang Prabang |
| Country | Laos |
  Shown within Laos | |
| Geographic coordinates | 19°53′26″N102°8′5″E / 19.89056°N 102.13472°E |
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