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That Luang temple, Vientiane, Laos That Luang stupa, Vientiane, Laos, 1566, restored 18th and 19th centuries. Four Buddhist monks in orange robes walk past the large golden stupa of Pha That Luang in Vientiane, Laos, with blue sky overhead. Setthathirat I
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That Luang

temple, Vientiane, Laos
Also known as: Grand Stupa, Pha That Luang
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That Luang temple, Vientiane, Laos
That Luang temple, Vientiane, Laos That Luang temple, Vientiane, Laos.

The That Luang, or Grand Stupa, is a significant Buddhist temple located in Vientiane, Laos. Originally constructed in the 16th century, it is a major pilgrimage site and a symbol of the nation, even appearing on Laos's national crest.12

The temple is the focal point of a large fair held annually in November, drawing thousands of devotees. Vientiane itself, the capital of Laos, is situated near the Mekong River and has been the country's capital since the mid-16th century, when the capital of the Lan Xang kingdom was moved there. The city has a rich history, having been under Siamese and French influence before becoming the administrative capital.123

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  1. Laos - Cultural institutions
  2. Vientiane
  3. Laos - Daily life and social customs
  4. Louangphrabang
  5. Lan Xang
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