- In 1828, a Siamese army invaded the capital and left Pha That Luang in a heavily damaged state. Treasure hunters eventually dismantled it.
- The Pha That Luang stupa is the symbol of the city of Vientiane, the capital of Laos. It's a huge golden stupa, built in the year 1566.
- ...Vientiane and ordered the construction of the temple in 1566.[3] It was constructed about 4 km from the centre of Vientiane, at the end of Pha That Luang...
- 16th century That Luang. The Pha That Luang was built in 1566 after King Setthathirath had made Vientiane the new capital of the Lan Xang Kingdom.
- That Luang Stupa or Pha That Luang in Vientiane is also called Great Stupa has become a destination of interest that attracts a huge number of visitors...
- Pha That Luang is a national symbol of Laos, and a must-see for anyone visiting Vientiane.
- Pha That Luang - one of the highlights of 17 Best Things to Do in Vientiane (Read all about Vientiane here).
- When he did, he realized he had to rebuild Vientiane into a royal capital worthy of his throne, and he started by building the stupa of Pha That Luang.
- Pha That Luang at Dusk, Vientiane, Laos. ... Boun That Luang also known as Pha That Luang Festival is held during the full moon during the 12th lunar month.
- The stupa called Pha That Luang began construction in 1566 after King Saysetthathirath moved the capital from Luang Prabang to Vientiane.
