A large Buddhist stupa covered in gold, the Pha That Luang is located in Vientiane, Laos and has been in existence since the 3rd century.
History
According to the people of Lao, this temple was originally built for Hindus back in the 3rd century and then rebuilt as Pha That Luang over the ruins in the 16th century. Afterward, in 1828, the temple was completely destroyed by the Thai invasion and the French restored the temple in 1900.
Location
Residing close to the southern border of Lao, the Pha That Luang is in Vientiane. Vientiane apartments are preferred by visitors usually, like the Somerset Vientiane, as the hotel rates can be higher this close to the Thailand border.
Architecture
The temple has symbols and references that point to the Lao culture and its history. The stupa itself has three levels, each portraying a reflection of a part of the Buddhist doctrine. From ground to the tip of the stupa, this temple measures a massive 147.6 feet in height.
Though the stupa has undergone many reconstructions over the centuries, the original idea and old worldly charm has been preserved and is intact even now. The gates to the stupa are now closed, but you can view it from outside.
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