Top most famous architectural works in Laos #1
Laos - the Land of a Million Elephants (Van Tuong) is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. The architectural style influenced by Buddhism is clearly shown through the typical works introduced in the article below, we invite readers to follow along.
Wat Xayaphoum
Savanakhet is considered the Saigon of Vietnam with its economic development and influence, so this is also an attractive tourist destination that tourists cannot ignore. There are not many famous monuments here like in the capital Vientiane or the ancient capital of Luang Prabang, but Wat Xayaphoum is an exception. Wat Xayaphoum is the largest and oldest temple in Savannakhet and southern Laos. This ancient temple is famous as a Sanskrit Buddhist school that trains second-level monks.
Wat Xayaphoum is an ancient, magnificent temple located in the heart of the capital Savanakhet. This work was built in 1542, with a sangha of more than 200 monks. This place is famous as a Sanskrit Buddhist school that trains second-level monks and is a famous destination that any tourist to Savanakhet wants to visit. With magnificent and massive architecture, Wat Xayaphoum pagoda located in the heart of the capital Xavanakhet is one of the attractions that attracts tourists from all over the world.
Lao National Museum
The Lao National Museum is an extremely meaningful place for valuable heritage with the history and culture of the Lao people. When coming to the Lao National Museum, you can admire many beautiful scenes as well as meaningful memorabilia. The space of the Lao National Museum also makes many people admire the beauty of the towering palm trees on both sides of the road. The beautiful royal garden with exotic trees, precious flowers and white marble steps, cool in the midday sun will give you beautiful check-in photos.
Upstairs, you'll find exhibits depicting the chaotic modern history of Laos from the invasion of Siam and the French colonial period as well as the presence of American troops. present in Vietnam. The Lao National Museum is located in the former French governor's mansion, built in 1925. Previously the name of the museum was Lao Revolution Museum but now it has been renamed Lao National Museum or Lao National Museum. Lao national history.
Coming to the Lao National Museum, you can explore and admire many ancient memorabilia and also gain certain knowledge about the historical development of the Lao people. The museum's collections continue to grow in size and range from prehistoric times to modern times to the present day, including the Siamese invasion, the French colonial period and the Vietnam War.
Wat Ong Theu Temple
The capital Vientiane is always famous for its extremely unique historical relics dating back a long time. This place promises to be a destination that will not disappoint you. Wat Ong Theu Temple (meaning Big Statue Temple) located on Sethathirath Street is a destination that attracts tourists with the largest bronze Buddha statue in Vientiane. In addition, within the temple grounds there is Sangha Buddhist School - where monks from all over Laos often come here to study Buddhism.
Wat Ong Theu is one of the most important temples in Laos. It was built in the mid-16th century, but it is said that the site of Wat Ong Theu was used as a place of worship since the 3rd century. The original building was destroyed during the war, and Wat Ong The teu you see now was rebuilt in the early 20th century.
Inside the temple's statues, you will find two standing Buddhas connected to their foundations. Built from a variety of materials, mainly bronze, and sitting on a golden pedestal, the statues offer a towering view over the temple complex because of the Buddha's importance in the faith, which is only natural. It is surprising to see that the statues will be prominently displayed to all visitors entering the temple area. Wat Ong Theu is surrounded by four temples: Wat Inpeng to the north, Wat Mixay to the south, Wat Haysok to the east and Wat Chan to the west. It is named after a giant bronze Buddha statue (ongteu) in the sim (ordination room). That's why it is called "Heavy Buddha Temple". It is also known for its beautiful carved wooden facade.
That Luang
That Luang is located at the end of Lane Xang - a World Cultural Heritage and one of the symbols of the Vien Tuong country. In addition, That Luang is also printed on paper money and the national emblem of Laos. This Buddhist structure was built in 1566 on the ruins of a 13th century Indian temple and is also the largest and most beautiful relic tower in Laos. Every year, in mid-November, a major national festival takes place here, That Luang festival. Don't miss this festival if you visit the Land of a Million Elephants.
That Luang architecture is rich in Lao cultural style and identity and has been recognized as a national symbol of Laos. The Lao legend of That Luang recounts that, in the year 236 of the Buddhist calendar (3rd century BC), five Lao monks, after completing their studies in India, returned to their homeland and followed the knee bone of Buddha. Buddha. Five monks went to Vientiane and persuaded the Muong province to build a tower to house the Buddha's relics. As a devout person, Vientiane province happily accepted the invitation and built the Dai Phat Tich tower (That Luang).
The center of That Luang is a 45 meter high tower, covered in brilliant gold. The base of the tower is a square lotus flower blooming with golden petals in all four directions. On the lotus base is a high square pedestal with a quite complex structure. The base of the pedestal is made of square steps that get smaller and smaller as they go up, then bulge out at the top to form a large raised edge that leans slightly outward to serve as a stable foothold for the slender gourd above. Surrounding the large tower are dozens of auxiliary towers, also painted with gold card
