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Golden Temple

Vientiane, Laos
Ranked #9 of 32 attractions in Vientiane
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Bangkok
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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Feel free to read reviews on either listing, but they are the same place. More

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Vientiane, Laos
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

As I have said before there is not a lot to see in Vientiane but this temple is probably one of the main attractions. A 'must see' in the capital and a good photo opportunity as well. More

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Xi'an, China
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

This is a really nice place to visit and you can cycle there its very easy. Best time is just before sunset where you see the locals enjoying the grounds. The laying Buddha was under repair so I was unable to get a clear view. More

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Canberra, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

You cannot miss a huge golden temple, it stands out like a sore thumb. All jokes aside the temple is breathtaking and well worth a visit. You can take a tuk tuk however we choose to take the 30 minute walk in the heat. One word of advice however is save your time and money as the inside of the... More

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U.K.
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

Should of gone here first, other better Temples around. More

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Sydney, Australia
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

Big place with well kept buildings that are a pleasure to visit. Good pictures if you go after lunch. More

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Hanoi, Vietnam
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

A small market outside sells irrelevant tourist products. There are half a dozen buildings and well worth walking around, will ate about an hour. Highlight it the painted ceilings inside the buildings - intricate work. More

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Kuala Lumpur
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2011
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Watch out for their lunch break. They close the place. No need tour. Just hire a tuk tuk there. More

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Warsaw, Poland
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

I don't have any specific statement, because all the Temples in Vientiane I have seen, are extraordinary. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011
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Can only see the outside of Temple. The interior is not opened to the public. More

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