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Ho Phra Keo, Vientiane

Thanon Settathirat, Vientiane
 
 
 
 
 
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Open Hours: Mo to Su from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM,Mo to Su from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
This temple was built in A.D.1565 by King Xaisetathirat making it one of the oldest temples in Vientiane and therefore no ... More
Ho Phra Keo
 

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This temple was built in A.D.1565 by King Xaisetathirat making it one of the oldest temples in Vientiane and therefore no longer an active place of worship. Surrounding the temple and its exquisitely kept gardens are 10 staircases, each intricately and symmetrically carved in the shape of dragons, adding to the distinct structure and design. Inside is a museum housing ancient statues and materials from around the country but, unfortunately for many tourists, all explanations are in Lao.
 
 
 
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Reviews for Ho Phra Keo: 5
 
 
 
 
 
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It has an uncomparable charm and beauty.
By Pheng, 8/11/10
This is a unique and elegant temple in Vientiane. Its old architecture, charm and natural look make it more fascinated than the artificial and colorful Wat Phra Keaw in Bangkok. Unfortunately, more than 30 beaufiful bronze buddha inside the temple have been touched by "dirty hands" of the tourists, which will slowly ruin them.
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Beautiful temple... can't help but compare it to...
By SL, 1/2/07
I had the interesting experience of visiting Ho Phrakeo in Vientiane before seeing the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Thailand. It's amazing how two buildings with the same purpose can be so completely polar opposite. The differences between the two are immense. You'll find that Ho Phrakeo is a quiet, dignified stone building rich with carvings and surrounded by simple, yet lush landscaping of native flowers and trees. There is an overlying feeling of serenity and quiet to the temple grounds that makes it an oasis in the middle of the city of Vientiane. As a side note, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha has a Disney-ish feel to it, with glittering buildings in all different styles, topiaries, and swarms of pushy tourists. Make sure you take a big dose of patience and a bottle of water when you go visit that one.
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go & visit there
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 5/7/06
it is very nice and very good, I went there first time i love LAOS, it is very very beatiful is not like picture at all. You should go and visit by yourslf and you will know how beatiful it is.
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It's nice.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/12/04
It wasn't as good as I expected, but it was a great price!
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Very nice
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/5/04
very beautiful tourist site. It's also in the centre of the city
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