Wat Si Saket
Wat Si Saket
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This temple contains 6,840 Buddha images of gold, silver and bronze.
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- Ana-Maria BCluj-Napoca, Romania1,388 contributionsThousands of Buddha statues, beautiful paintingsThis is more of a museum than a temple. But still be dressed appropriately (no shoulders or knees visible). The entry fee is a pittance and you can check out the site. Photos allowed everywhere except for inside the temple. There are thousands of Buddha statues, some damaged by a Thai attack. There is a Khmer one too. The temple itself has beautiful paintings in side, in serious need of restoration as far as I could see. Overall it is a peaceful, quite place, filled with art and history.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 17 December 2023
- Shelley MAlbany, New Zealand912 contributionsworthwhileThere is quite a bit to see here. There are so many buddhas around the site, in every hole on the wall there are 2 in there. We had a nice wander around and you can not take photos inside the main part which is beautiful, the details on the ceilings and walls are very intricate. A very relaxing place with some history. It pays to read a bit about it before you go as not a lot was in english.Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 15 April 2024
- LolaGo1Washington DC, District of Columbia6,624 contributionsWas surprised to learn that there is an Entrance Fee Here!I noted that religious temples, pagodas, and shrines are free in most countries, particularly in Asia. This not the case here where Entrance Fee is 30,000 kips for foreigners or about $1.10. The Complex is huge, with many statutes of Buddhas to see. They reminded of Buddhist temples that I visited in Thailand. Took some pictures here and moved to the next attractions.Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten 21 April 2024
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Cameron S
Castle Rock, CO662 contributions
Dec 2019
Wat Si Saket is one of the oldest surviving temples in Laos, as evidenced by the decaying wooden structures. The Buddha statues were very striking just after sunrise (no crowds, either). The drum tower is a very unique structure.
The Presidental Palace is across the street for a quick photo op.
The Presidental Palace is across the street for a quick photo op.
Written 26 January 2020
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john l
Robertsbridge, UK12 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
I don't often write reviews but I feel people need to be warned about this place. It may be okay if you can read Lao because there are no other legible details about this place in english as you walk around. Unless you have a private guide it all seemed a bit meaningless I'm sad to say. To charge foreigners six times (30k LIT) as much as a national should mean you walk away with some understanding but I found other' living 'temples much more satisfying and free. They gave me a much greater insight into how the law people observe their religion. Avoid.
Written 20 November 2022
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Samiya7
Deerfield Beach, FL1,207 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Our tour guide took us to this temple. Entrance fee is 30,000 KIP for foreigners. He told us it had 10,136 buddhas inside and around the temple on shelves and niches. The buddhas were of all sizes. You can take pictures outside the actual temple but not inside. It was a nice visit and took about 30 minutes to see everything and have the guide explain its history and point out a few items of special interest. Worth a visit if you are in the area.
Written 26 January 2023
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luckvo
Vientiane Prefecture, Laos17 contributions
Apr 2022
Wat Si Saket was built in 1818 on the order of King Anouvong (Sethathirath V.) Wat Si Saket was built in the Siamese style of Buddhist architecture, with a surrounding terrace and an ornate five-tiered roof, rather than in the Lao style.
since the armies of Siam that sacked Vientiane following Anouvong's rebellion in 1827 used the compound as their headquarters and lodging place. It may be the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. The French colonial government restored Wat Si Saket in 1924 and again in 1930.
since the armies of Siam that sacked Vientiane following Anouvong's rebellion in 1827 used the compound as their headquarters and lodging place. It may be the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. The French colonial government restored Wat Si Saket in 1924 and again in 1930.
Written 27 June 2022
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Ana-Maria B
Cluj-Napoca, Romania1,388 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
This is more of a museum than a temple. But still be dressed appropriately (no shoulders or knees visible). The entry fee is a pittance and you can check out the site. Photos allowed everywhere except for inside the temple.
There are thousands of Buddha statues, some damaged by a Thai attack. There is a Khmer one too. The temple itself has beautiful paintings in side, in serious need of restoration as far as I could see.
Overall it is a peaceful, quite place, filled with art and history.
There are thousands of Buddha statues, some damaged by a Thai attack. There is a Khmer one too. The temple itself has beautiful paintings in side, in serious need of restoration as far as I could see.
Overall it is a peaceful, quite place, filled with art and history.
Written 17 December 2023
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Ashish J
Pinner, UK110 contributions
Dec 2019
Nice temple to visit around. It is a shame that the history of the temple is not very well written and you either have to take a local guide or do a lot of research before visiting the temple. However, the actual temple is peaceful and quiet. Lookout for (maybe) thousands of little Buddha statues in this temple.
Written 5 January 2020
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Hudsonmccraw
Virginia Beach, VA4,082 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Admission for foreigners was cheap, at only 30000 Kip per person. The temple was nice to see inside, though pictures are forbidden. We however were able to take picture of the structure, the grounds, and the many artifacts located along the enclosed from above walls of the Si Saket temple grounds.
Written 5 August 2023
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Belle
Bucheon, South Korea891 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
They collect 30,000 kip for foreigners at the door. I expected to see something worthwhile because I read that Wat Sisaket was the only temple that was not destroyed during the Siamese invasion.
There are hundreds of large and small Buddha statues displayed inside the surrounding wall. You can tell they are really old relics but there is no information. At least if you call something a museum, important items should be curated properly. In the main temple hall, there's a book about the restoration done by a German fellow and a information about the hand painting on the wall. Photos are not allowed inside the main temple. It's beautiful, grand and ancient.
Around the temple, we found a dead bird, a snake skin hanging from the ceiling, a beehive underneath one of the statues, a lot of dusts and cobwebs. Entrance fees are for restoration and maintenance but I don't think it's going to the right place.
There are hundreds of large and small Buddha statues displayed inside the surrounding wall. You can tell they are really old relics but there is no information. At least if you call something a museum, important items should be curated properly. In the main temple hall, there's a book about the restoration done by a German fellow and a information about the hand painting on the wall. Photos are not allowed inside the main temple. It's beautiful, grand and ancient.
Around the temple, we found a dead bird, a snake skin hanging from the ceiling, a beehive underneath one of the statues, a lot of dusts and cobwebs. Entrance fees are for restoration and maintenance but I don't think it's going to the right place.
Written 1 March 2024
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Shelley M
Albany, New Zealand912 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
There is quite a bit to see here. There are so many buddhas around the site, in every hole on the wall there are 2 in there. We had a nice wander around and you can not take photos inside the main part which is beautiful, the details on the ceilings and walls are very intricate. A very relaxing place with some history. It pays to read a bit about it before you go as not a lot was in english.
Written 15 April 2024
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Sarah
Geneva, Switzerland1,197 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
The oldest and, in my opinion, the most beautiful temple in Vientiane.
It is worth not visiting it in a hurry to appreciate the atmosphere.
The frescoed siem is surrounded by hundreds of Buddha statues, in a very suggestive context.
The temple complex, outside the paid area, is also worth a visit - frequented by locals and very well looked after.
It is worth not visiting it in a hurry to appreciate the atmosphere.
The frescoed siem is surrounded by hundreds of Buddha statues, in a very suggestive context.
The temple complex, outside the paid area, is also worth a visit - frequented by locals and very well looked after.
Written 20 January 2024
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