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Wat Si Saket

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Wat Si Saket

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1. Patuxai Monument – Wat Si Saket loop from Naxay

12.3km

03:08

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Buddha statues at Wat Si Saket – Wat Si Saket loop from Sihom

6.13km

01:34

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Brigitte Wimberger

February 17, 2023

The historical highlight of Vientiane goes back to King Anouvong, who had the temple built on the grounds of the royal palace in 1818 as an expression of the awakening national pride of the Laotians.

Coronation ceremonies of Laotian kings were once held in the pagoda.

Today the facility is a museum.

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Andi

April 25, 2025

Wat Si Saket is the oldest temple in Laos' capital, Vientiane, and a popular destination for devout Buddhists and many tourists. With its pagodas and 19th-century murals depicting the life of the Buddha, visitors encounter a deeply religious atmosphere. The 6,840 intricately crafted Buddha statues, constructed from a variety of materials including stone, wood, silver, and bronze, also make Wat Si Saket a truly remarkable place to visit.

In 1808, King Anouvong had the Buddhist temple built. As ruler of Lang Xang, as the region around Laos was then known, which was dependent on Siam, Anouvong sought independence and sent his army against Siam. Following a heavy defeat, the city of Vientiane was completely destroyed. Only a few buildings, including Wat Si Saket, were spared. Since then, the temple and its numerous Buddha statues have been said to possess magical powers.

Source: explorer.de/reiseziele/asien/laos/wat-si-saket.html

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Elevation 170 m

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Tuesday 23 September

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Wat Si Saket

1. Patuxai Monument – Wat Si Saket loop from Naxay

2. Buddha statues at Wat Si Saket – Wat Si Saket loop from Sihom

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