Must See Buddhist Monuments in Laos

Mount Phousi

Mount Phou Si, also written Mount Phu Si, is a 100 m high hill in the centre of the old town of Luang Prabang in Laos.

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Pak Ou Cave

Near Pak Ou the Tham Ting and the Tham Theung are caves overlooking the Mekong River, 25 km to the north of Luang Prabang, Laos.

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Wat Xieng Thong

Dating back to the 16th century, this is one of the most cherished temple complexes in the region.

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Wat Visoun

The oldest temple in the city takes its name after Visoun, the king of Lan Xang from 1500 until 1520, who had it built.

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Wat Sene Souk Haram

This 18th-century monastery is beautifully decorated in typical Thai style - note its maroon walls with gold decorations, richly…

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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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That Luang

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

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