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Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang)

Vientiane, Laos
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Ranked #5 of 26 attractions in Vientiane
Type: Religious Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: A 24-carat, 45-meter high Buddhist shrine.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

A definite must see. The size and scale of the stupa can only be appreciated by walking around it although you cannot get to close due to the highly sacred nature of the monument. The reclining Buddha next to but outside the stupa enclosure is also worth a look.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Loved the quiet grounds and beauty of the shrines. We rented bikes in the city center and biked here about 9 am and were about the only tourists. With our bikes we could go right up to the temple and nearby shrines, and as a bonus fly by the souvenir and food stands without anyone asking us to buy something.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

You need to read up to realise how important this wonderful monument is to the Lao people. The gardens around it are worth a visit, too, as are the many temples and stupas.

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Tianjin, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

It is an unusual stye for Stupas and given its history you know why. The gold colors are great during sunrise or sunset and of course the heat relief is also welcome at those times. Around the complex are other temples for you to explore at your leisure. They are functioning temples. Be respectful. The Great Stupa is walled. There... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

This is part of any tour of Vientiane. It's unusual in its size and structure. Not my favourite religious monument in Laos but worth a look.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

This big gilded monument has become a national landmark due to its long history. It is a symbolical construction in the shape of a square having a three-staged stupa in the middle said to contain some remnants of Lord Buddha. Obviously, it has become the center of a famous Buddhist pilgrimage where Thai as well as Lao worshippers gather to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

There's truly nothing like Pha That Luang in the world. It is stunning and even that doesn't truly do it justice. It's located a little bit away from the center of town but worth the journey. Be prepared to be floored!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

For me my visit to the Pha That Luang was the greatest moment of my Vientianne Stayment . Only the entrance for the golden Stuppa was 4000 Kip , what is not too much and arround the stuppa , you can find some nice temples to pray and inside the temple left of the Stuppa you can find a wonderful... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

We visited Pha That Luang by bicycle. The complex is outside the centre, and you have to cycle on some of the main roads to get there. There is very little traffic, so that is not really an issue. The Stupa itself is nice, although the day that we were there you could not climb it, but could only walk... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

A must see! A symbol of Vientiane. Make sure you get a good local guide to explain you the history. So much to learn!

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