- That Luang Village, Xaysettha District, Vientiane 0100 Laos. ... Pha That Luang is a national symbol of Laos, and a must-see for anyone visiting Vientiane.
- Pha That Luang in Vientiane is the most important religious site in Laos, and a symbol of Laotian national identity.
- In 1828, a Siamese army invaded the capital and left Pha That Luang in a heavily damaged state. Treasure hunters eventually dismantled it.
- Pha That Luang (Lao: ທາດຫຼວງ or ພຣະທາດຫລວງ; pronounced [pʰā.tʰâːt lǔaŋ] "Great Stupa") is a large, gold-covered Buddhist stupa in the centre of the city of Vientiane...
- Pha That Luang is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the heart of Vientiane, capital city of Lao PDR.
- A Brief Overview of Pha That Luang, Vientiane. Pha That Luang, or the Great Stupa, is a significant symbol of both the Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty.
- The stupa called Pha That Luang began construction in 1566 after King Saysetthathirath moved the capital from Luang Prabang to Vientiane.
- Pha That Luang - one of the highlights of 17 Best Things to Do in Vientiane (Read all about Vientiane here).
- Things to Know Before You Go
- Pha That Luang is a must for anyone with an interest in Lao history, religion, and culture.
- An icon of Vientiane, Pha That Luang features on Lao bank notes.
- Come in November, when the most famous Buddhist festival in Lao-the Boun That Luang Festival takes place in Vientiane, primarily at The That Luang, tourists...