That Dam Stupa-สวนธาตุดำ - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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Top Activities Near That Dam Stupa-สวนธาตุดำ

Attractions Near That Dam Stupa-สวนธาตุดำ

Sisaket Temple

0.31 km away from here

Wat Si Saket is the only temple in Laos that survived the Siamese occupation, which destroyed much of the capital in 1828. It features over 10,000 Buddha sculptures of varying sizes and styles. The temple also has beautiful architecture and layout, with a history that dates back to 1818.

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Presidential Palace - Palais présidentiel

0.39 km away from here

The Presidential Palace is the official residence of the President of Laos, who, by convention, also holds the position of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. The building is surrounded by well-manicured lawns and gardens and fenced off by tall walls and a wrought iron gate. The Presidential Palace is not to be confused with the official home of the Lao president which is located in the Vientiane suburb of Ban Phonthan. The palace is lit up in the evening and offers a grea

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Hophakaew Museum

0.48 km away from here

Ho Phra Keo is a former Buddhist shrine dating back to 1565 – today, it serves as a museum of religious arts in Vientiane. Locals call it ‘the Temple of the Emerald Buddha’ as Ho Phra Keo has a gilded throne meant for the Emerald Buddha, which now sits on the grounds of Bangkok’s Grand Palace.

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Wat Ong Teu

0.77 km away from here

Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan was originally built in the 16th century by King Setthathirat, the builder of Pha That Luang. Like the Great Stupa, it was destroyed in the Siamese invasion of 1828 and was later rebuilt in the 19th century. The temple takes its name from the massive 16th century bronze Buddha image, the largest in Vientiane. The temple is also the residence of the Lao Supreme Patriarch.

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Patuxay Monument

0.94 km away from here

Patuxai is a massive war monument and triumphal arch in the center of Vientiane, Laos. It was completed in 1968. It’s also known as the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane due to its resemblance to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Patuxai, however, is slightly taller than its Parisian counterpart, has four gates rather than two, and is covered in distinctly Laotian designs.

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Pha That Luang Vientiane

2.95 km away from here

Pha That Luang, located about 4km northeast of the city centre, is the most important national monument in Laos – a symbol of Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty. Legend has it that Ashokan missionaries from India erected a tâht (stupa) here to enclose a piece of Buddha's breastbone as early as the 3rd century BC.

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Discover More Attractions in Vientiane Prefecture, Home of That Dam Stupa-สวนธาตุดำ

Vientiane Prefecture

Vientiane is a prefecture of Laos, in northwest Laos. It features many national parks, ancient temples, museums, and monuments.

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Location of That Dam Stupa-สวนธาตุดำ

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