It's a very beautiful and quiet place, do not miss it. The statues are lovely and impressive when it comes to size. A great place for photos and just enjoying the local art and culture. No one bothered us, but there are a lot of animals (cats, chickens), as well as quite a few dogs, all friendly.

I really enjoyed our visit of Vat that Khao. The reclining buddha was beautiful. Entry was free and facilities, like bathrooms and an occasional food stall, are available. It was very peaceful to walk around and is located next to Pha That Luang (which does require a fee to enter). I definitely recommend a visit when visiting Vientiane.

Vat that Khao is situated adjacent to Pha That Luang, so the two can easily be combined in one visit. Inside the temple grounds is a large reclining Buddha. Also, don't see the impressive mural paintings depicting the life of Buddha inside one of the nearby buildings. Reportedly, the paintings are relatively new and were painted by monks (impressive talent).

This temple complex was really lovely. Bustling with activity, many monks, lots of little stalls outside and a lovely vibe. The large reclining Buddha statue, but others too. Well worth a visit.

One of the things that I clearly remember during my visit here is the huge Buddha Statue lying down. Most statues are either standing or seating down. I took pictures of this Buddha and those of the other statutes near it. Had a difficult time taking a photo of the entire body of this buddha, need a better camera!