Wat Sisaket

Vientiane's oldest temple

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Built between 1818 and 1824 by King Chao Anou, Wat Sisaket survived the Thai invasion in one piece, thus making it the oldest temple in Vientiane. The temple features a Bangkok-style design with large pillars and a five-tiered roof, perhaps why it was the

The sim is surrounded by a roofed cloister containing thousands of Buddha statues — the official count is 6840 — and fading murals illustrating the story of the Buddha's life. Efforts have been made to convert the temple into a museum and there are signs in English about its history and artifacts. A small admission fee is collected to enter the main area, though some parts of the temple like the monastery and library are outside the admission zone.

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Lane Xang Ave
Opening Hours: Daily 08:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00

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