Pha That Luang, Buddhist stupa in Vientiane, Laos
The golden stupa rises 45 meters high with three distinct levels, featuring detailed carvings and decorative motifs across its exterior surfaces.
The structure dates from 1566 when King Setthathirat ordered its construction, though earlier versions existed at the site since the third century.
Local Buddhist practitioners gather at the stupa during religious ceremonies, particularly for the November festival that draws thousands of participants.
Entry fees cost 5,000 Lao Kip, with visiting hours from 8:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM every day.
The stupa contains thirty smaller structures surrounding its perimeter and incorporates one ton of gold leaf covering its exterior surfaces.
Location: Vientiane
Inception: 1566
GPS coordinates: 17.97617,102.63425
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
Laos combines Buddhist temples, waterfalls and caves. The temple complexes display religious art and architecture from different periods. The natural areas include waterfalls like Kuang Si, cave systems like Tham Kong Lo and mountain ranges with views over the Mekong. The country preserves its cultural and geological features.
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