The capital Vientiane
Located on a curve of the Mekong, Vientiane has a history stretching for about 1000 ad. This piece of land is set by the development of alluvial plains around. Vientiane Laos's capital became about the middle of the 16th century.
Vientiane is also the land contains many important national monument in Laos as: That Luang (Great Stupa) is the symbol of Lao sovereignty and is a symbol of Buddhism in Laos.
Vientiane is also the land contains many important national monument in Laos as: That Luang (Great Stupa) is the symbol of Lao sovereignty and is a symbol of Buddhism in Laos.
Temple of Wat Sisaket: built in the year 1818, this is one of the oldest temples in Vientiane. It is in the heart of the old city, where it was built in 1818 by King Anouvong. In the Hall, the walls have hundreds of small houses and shelves containing a total of 6840 Buddha. Opening time: every day from 08:00 to 16:00.
That Luang Stupa (Stupa) was first built in 236 of the Buddhist Calendar (307 BC), the first mission by Vientiane, Phaya Chanthabouri Pasitthisack. Stupa like a furnace of about 9 metres wide and 10 metres. Originally built in 1566 by King Saysetthathirath, and was restored in 1953. The Golden stupa is 45 metres high and is said to contain a relic of the Buddha. Gold centers this stupa repeat the curves of a Lotus Flower. Today it is the most important cultural monuments of the country.Open daily from 08:00 to 16:00.