- Wat Ho Phra Keo, Vientiane boasts several beautiful temples or wats, but one of the most impressive and interesting of them is Wat Ho Phra Keo.
- Ho Phra Keo is one of the oldest temples in Vientiane, Laos. With nearly 450 years of history, the temple once housed the sacred jade statue...
- Located in the heart of the city, Wat Ho Phra Keo is an ancient temple complex that has been a center of spiritual and cultural life in the region for centuries.
- Ho Phra Keo (or Haw Phra Kaew) is a former Buddhist shrine dating back to 1565 – today, it serves as a museum of religious arts in Vientiane.
- Ho Phra Keo ("Altar of the Emerald Buddha", formerly known as Wat Phra Keo) is a former monastery and royal temple of the Lao monarchs.
- Wat Ho Phra Keo was destroyed twice in 1779 and 1828. Then, it was rebuilt by King Anouvong in 1816 and by the French between 1936 and 1942.
- Ho Phra Keo, or Vat Phra Keo, with the name means 'Altar of the Emerald Buddha', is one of Vientiane's oldest temples.
- During that invasion, Ho Phra Keo was damaged, but was rebuilt by the Siamese - only to be destroyed by them again during the next Siamese invasion, of 1828.
- If you wish to see the real art of Laos, go see Wat Ho Phra Keo of Vientiane! Don't forget to spare at least half a day for this.
- Wat Ho Phra Keo is a famous Buddhist temple located in Laos. It is a beautiful and historic site that attracts many tourists each year.
