Wat That Luang, A Golden Beacon of Lao Spirituality
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Introduction
Pha That Luang is located 3 kilometers north of the city center of Vientiane, Laos. It is a holy site of Theravada Buddhism and a symbol of pride for the Lao people. It consists of Pha That Luang stupa and Pha That Luang Temple. The golden Pha That Luang stupa, with its unique design, is composed of a main stupa and 30 smaller stupas, reaching a height of about 45 meters and covered in gold leaf. It is believed to hold relics of Gautama Buddha. Originally built in the 3rd century, the current structure dates back to 1566. However, during the invasion by the Siamese, the original gold covering was stolen. To the north and south of Pha That Luang are Pha That Luang South Temple and Pha That Luang North Temple. The corners of the Buddha hall in Pha That Luang North Temple are guarded by the local deity Garuda, and the hall is open for chanting by the monks in the evening for half an hour. In front of Pha That Luang is a large plaza where locals gather for the Pha That Luang festival. It is worth mentioning that to the west of Pha That Luang is a magnificent Buddhist council hall, which is not open to tourists. Opening hours 8:00-12:00、13:00-16:00
Transportation Departing from Vientiane city center, it's about a 40-minute walk, a 20-minute bike ride, or a 10-minute ride in a Tuktuk at a cost of around 15,000-20,000 kip.
One of the landmarks in Laos is its architecture
