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Wat Si Saket, Vientiane

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#2 of 17 in Historic Sites in Vientiane

Religious Site Tourist Spot

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Thanks to its sturdy Siamese style architecture, Wat Si Saket stands intact and represents one of the oldest temples in the capitol. The Buddhist compound served as headquarters to the armies of Siam during king Anouvong's rebellion in 1827--which resulted in the city's total destruction and the relocation of its denizens. As you explore the temple halls and courtyard, examine the cloister walls both inside and out, which feature over more than 2,000 images of Buddha made of ceramic and silver. The main hall itself keeps a total of 6,480 Buddha images on its walls. Expect crowds at this popular attraction. To find out how to plan a trip to Vientiane, use our trip itinerary maker.

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• By I8745ZOericc

  On the top ten list of Wat..s to see in Vientiane. This is a must do. Beautiful on the inside. Check out the ceremonial long dragon inside!  more »

• By SeeMoreLiveMore

  The temple and the museum have an amazing collection of Buddhist artefacts and statues. It is easy to see why this gets much mention in tourist guides, and is such a source of pride for Laotians.  more »

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