- In 1828, a Siamese army invaded the capital and left Pha That Luang in a heavily damaged state. Treasure hunters eventually dismantled it.
- There are 2 ways to get from Vientiane to Pha That Luang by taxi or foot. ... Find all the transport options for your trip from Vientiane to Pha That Luang right here.
- 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.
- 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 is a Buddhist stupa located just 5km from the centre of Vientiane in Laos.
- The area. Address. That Luang, Vientiane 10009 Laos. Full view. Best nearby. ... Does Pha That Luang in Vientiane open in public holidays?
- Located in the capital city of Vientiane, Pha That Luang is a grand temple complex that is considered to be the most important national monument in Laos.
- In the mid-16th century, King Setthathirat relocated his capital from Luang Prabang to Vientiane and ordered construction of Pha That Luang in 1566.
- Prominent Buddhist stupa in Vientiane, Laos. Pha That Luang. ... Media related to Pha That Luang, Vientiane at Wikimedia Commons.
- Pha That Luang is a large gold-covered stupa located at the eastern side of Vientiane. ... lao-stupa-of-that-luang-vientiane.
