PHA THAT LUANG - VIENTIANE, LAOS

Intro - Address: Vientiane Capital, Laos Opening hours: all days of the week, morning from 08:00 to 12:00, afternoon from 13:00 to 16:00 Entrance fee (updated July 2023): 50,000 VND ~ 135,000 VND/person Located on a high, wide, flat land in the East of Vientiane capital, That Luang is known as a symbol of Buddhism and the sovereignty of this country. This is the largest and most beautiful pagoda in Laos. In addition, the image of That Luang is associated with the creativity of the Lao people, when it was built in the 16th century, when the Lan Xang Kingdom (Million Elephants) moved its capital from Luong Phrabang to Vientiane (Vientiane). Attractions - Built on a high, flat piece of land to the east of the capital, That Luang possesses a unique architecture, known as the largest and most beautiful stupa in the country. That Luang is a giant Buddhist stupa, 44 meters high, 69 meters wide, built in the shape of a pyramid. Surrounding the main stupa are 30 smaller stupas. The highlight of this project is the top of That Luang stupa, which is covered with 500kg of gold leaf, creating a brilliant, impressive appearance, and at the same time becoming a symbol of the prosperous and glorious Laos. The tower is divided into three pedestals, symbolizing different stages in the process of Buddhist enlightenment. The pedestal of That Luang stupa has each side 69 meters long, radiating in two directions East and West, and two sides 68 meters radiating in two directions North and South. All four sides are covered with 323 solid stone slabs. Hotels - Souphattra Hotel Vientiane, Mường Thanh Luxury Vientiane,… Food & Restaurants - Thatluang Lao Noodles Restaurant, Amphone-Aot Reétaurant,… Shopping - Vientiane Night Maảket #travel #thingstodo #localfood