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Wat Si Saket |
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Wat Si Saket is the only temple in Laos that survived the
Siamese occupation, which destroyed much of the capital in 1828.
It features over 10,000 Buddha sculptures of varying sizes and
styles. The temple also has beautiful architecture and layout,
with a history that dates back to 1818.
Must-sees include its
ornate 5-tiered roof, a drum tower, a small library with a
Burmese-style roof, and the floral ceiling of the sim
(ordination hall). The hall holds 7,000 images made from wood,
stone and bronze.
Most of these statues were sculpted
between the 16th and 18th centuries. You can also find a wooden
serpent-shaped trough that’s used during the Lao New Year.
Wat Si Saket is located on Lan Xang Road, northwest of Haw Phra
Kaew. Entrance to the temple costs around 5,000 kip per person.
If you’re visiting the temple early in the morning, you’ll come
across many locals praying, making merit, and offering food to
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Vientiane city |
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17.96315, 102.61141 |
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