Vientiane Buddha Park & Temples
This full-day tour starts early at 8:30am with a visit to Wat Sisaket, the oldest original temple in Vientiane. Built in 1818, Wat Sisaket is the sole survivor of an invasion in 1828. It features remarkable frescoes and 6,840 Buddha images. Nearby is Ho Phra Keo, once the royal temple of Lao monarchy. Built in 1565, Ho Phra Keo has been used as a museum since 1970 and contains some of the finest Buddhist sculptures and artefacts in the country. The main structure originally housed the famous Emerald Buddha that now resides in Bangkok’s Wat Phra Keo. One of the most photographed images of Vientiane is Patousay, the victory gate also known as Anousavari - constructed in 1958, its architecture is inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Another famous Vientiane landmark is the That Luang Stupa. King Setthathirath built this great sacred stupa in 1566. Its central structure is 45 meters tall and echoes the curving lines of an elongated lotus. The original stupa was said to contain relics of Buddha.
Next we will visit the Morning Market (Talaat Sao), known for its superior silk weaving, metal work, and woodcarving.
After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit Vientiane’s surroundings, including the Buddha Park, located 24 km south of Vientiane, and take a look at the impressive Friendship Bridge. Return to Vientiane and visit the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong. The tour finishes with a stroll along the banks of the Mekong River at sunset.
Vientiane Buddha Park & Temples
This full-day tour starts early at 8:30am with a visit to Wat Sisaket, the oldest original temple in Vientiane. Built in 1818, Wat Sisaket is the sole survivor of an invasion in 1828. It features remarkable frescoes and 6,840 Buddha images. Nearby is Ho Phra Keo, once the royal temple of Lao monarchy. Built in 1565, Ho Phra Keo has been used as a museum since 1970 and contains some of the finest Buddhist sculptures and artefacts in the country. The main structure originally housed the famous Emerald Buddha that now resides in Bangkok’s Wat Phra Keo. One of the most photographed images of Vientiane is Patousay, the victory gate also known as Anousavari - constructed in 1958, its architecture is inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Another famous Vientiane landmark is the That Luang Stupa. King Setthathirath built this great sacred stupa in 1566. Its central structure is 45 meters tall and echoes the curving lines of an elongated lotus. The original stupa was said to contain relics of Buddha.
Next we will visit the Morning Market (Talaat Sao), known for its superior silk weaving, metal work, and woodcarving.
After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit Vientiane’s surroundings, including the Buddha Park, located 24 km south of Vientiane, and take a look at the impressive Friendship Bridge. Return to Vientiane and visit the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong. The tour finishes with a stroll along the banks of the Mekong River at sunset.