Raphael Navarro✭✭✭✭✭
a month ago
Haw Phra Kaew was built in 1565–1566 on the orders of King Setthathirath after he moved the capital from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. The temple was built on the grounds of the royal palace to house the Emerald Buddha figurine, which Setthathirath had brought from Chiang Mai, then the capital of Lanna, to Luang Prabang. The temple was used as Setthathirath’s personal place of worship, and because of this, there were no resident monks in this temple unlike other temples in Laos.
Thom Shelton✭✭✭✭✭
2 months ago
Beautiful former temple which is now a museum. Meticulous garden landscaping and unbelievable detail in the structure, sculpture and surroundings.

Wat Si Muang

  • Address: 15 Rue Bourichane, Vientiane, Laos
  • Map: Click here
  • Rating: 4.5 (2301)
  • Phone: +856 20 99 690 409
  • Reviews:
    Lore De Backer✭✭✭
    3 months ago
    Very nice temple site to visit while staying in Vientiane. But what a shame cars can park inside the venue and in front of the many beautiful buildings. It takes away 95% of the charm. Easy to improve, as there’s plenty of parking space outside as well.
    Beata Dec✭✭✭✭✭
    2 months ago
    Beautiful temple with pillars one of which is connected to the legend of the pregnant lady who devoted her and her child’s life to become a sacrifice to some demon in order to save the other people. Near the temple the buildings where the buddhists monks live and learn.
    Takatsugu Fukunaga✭✭✭✭✭
    3 months ago
    Wat Si Muang is a Buddhist temple located in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. It is one of the most popular and important religious sites in the city, deeply revered by the local population.

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