Tempel i Vientiane-prefekturet

Temples & Religious Sites

Vientiane's religious landscape is anchored by the 16th-century Pha That Luang, a gold-covered stupa serving as the national symbol of Laos. The city's spiritual heritage is preserved at Wat Si Saket, the oldest original temple to survive the Siamese invasion of 1828, housing over 6,800 Buddha images. From the local legend of the city pillar at Wat Si Muang to the intricate wood carvings of Inpeng Temple and the remote forest ruins of Wat Dane Soung, these sites showcase traditional Lao and Siamese architectural influences.

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Wat Si Muang

Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

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Inpeng Temple

Features a detailed facade with intricate wood carvings and mosaic work. This 16th-century temple serves as a center for Buddhist learning near the Mekong River.

Gerd Eichmann / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Wat Mixay

Constructed in the early 16th century, this temple exhibits a Thai-style roof and colonnaded porch. It houses a primary school and is known for its large Buddha image.

Jean-Pierre Dalbéra / CC BY 2.0

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That Luang

Pha That Luang is a large, gold-covered Buddhist stupa in the centre of the city of Vientiane, capital of Laos.

Jean-Pierre Dalbéra / CC BY 2.0

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Vat Sisaket

Built in 1818 by King Anouvong, this is the oldest original temple in Vientiane. Its cloister walls contain over 6,800 silver and ceramic Buddha statues housed in small niches.

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Wat Dane Soung

A remote forest temple located on a sandstone plateau. The site features ancient rock-cut Buddha images and remains of historical structures dating back several centuries.