Wat Phia Wat, Buddhist temple in Muang Khoun, Laos
The temple includes a modern structure and remnants of original brick foundations with a large Buddha statue as its central element.
Constructed in 1322 to house the first Buddhist statue from Burma, the temple endured multiple destructions, including Chinese invasion and American bombing raids.
Local worshippers maintain Buddhist traditions by placing small Buddha statues and incense sticks at the feet of the damaged central statue.
Located 30 kilometers from Phonsavan, visitors reach the temple by following the main road through Muang Khoun past a French colonial building.
The central Buddha statue exhibits war scars, including a missing eye, damaged right cheek, and severed arm from centuries of conflicts.
GPS coordinates: 19.32806,103.37000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:40
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