- It may be the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. The French colonial government restored Wat Si Saket in 1924 and again in 1930.
- Wat Si Saket (Lao: ວັດສີສະເກດ, pronounced [wāt sǐː.sā.kèːt]) is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road...
- The Guided Historical Tour of Wat Si Saket is your opportunity to step back in time within the walls of Vientiane's oldest surviving temple.
- Believed to be the oldest temple in Vientiane, Wat Si Saket was built in 1818 and survived the Siamese occupation, which destroyed much of the capital in 1828.
- Wat Si Saket opens daily from 8am to noon and from 1pm tp 4 pm, entrance fee is 5,000 Kip per person, a minimum of 1 hour visit is advised.
- Wat Si Saket was built by Chao Anuvong, the last king of the Lan Xang Kingdom, in 1818 in the early Bangkok style, when Laos was a vassal of Siam.
- It is recommended to visit Wat Si Saket to witness the rich history which are presented through the collections in a museum located in the temple premises.
- It can be really easy to get bored after seeing the many temples of Southeast Asia, but Wat Si Saket stands out for its sheer beauty and uniqueness.
- Among many temples in Vientiane – the capital of Laos, Wat Si Saket still remains its reputation and interest for the visitors during their Laos Tours.
- The Siamese used it as their headquarters when they destroyed the rest of the city, therefore making Wat Si Saket the oldest standing temple in Vientiane.
- Wat Si Saket is the only temple in Laos that survived the Siamese occupation, which destroyed much of the capital in 1828.
- Wat Si Saket is home to a large complex of temples and monuments, including the Vat Si Saket temple, the Vat Phra Keo, and the Vat Simuang.
- Gerade die Buddha-Statuen aus unterschiedlichen Materialien wie Stein, Bronze, Silber oder Holz in verschiedenen Größen zeichnen Wat Si Saket aus.
Vat Si Saket
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- Tamamlanma tarihi:1818