Golden Welcome to Vientiane

Pha That Luang is considered a national symbol in Laos and one of the most important national monument. It is a must visit in Vientiane, and the two North and South temple surrounding the stupa make up for an enjoyable 2 hours culture trip once arrived in the city. The original golden-covered Buddhist stupa dates back to 3rd century AD. It has been the subject of several invasions from Burmese, Siamese and Chinese over the course of history before being restored by French architect Delaparte. You can walk around the quarters, appreciating different angles of the stupa while encountering oil paintings and Buddhist statues along the way. Just south of the stupa is the South temple, Wat That Luang Tai, where a golden sleeping Buddha highlights the scene. Beautiful bodhi trees and statues of Nagas, Ramakian and other Hindu Buddhist figure adorn the place. For people unfamiliar with Buddhism, coming here with a guide could be a great idea, to learn the significance of symbols and characters. Stupa Entry Fee for Foreigners: 30,000 Kip Hours: Tue-Sun 8:00 - 12:00, 13:00-17:00 Monday Closed #laos #temple #vientiane