“The city's most sacred monument, this massive, 147-foot-high, gold-painted stupa is also the nation's most important cultural symbol, representing the unity of the Lao people.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's
"This is the preeminent stupa in Laos, a national symbol that's an imposing 44m (144 ft.) high. "
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"Svelte and golden Pha That Luang is the most important national monument in Laos; a symbol of Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty."
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Afar Magazine
"The temple was built in 1566 and is now considered to be one of the most important national symbols in Laos."
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"Four kilometers from the center of Vientiane stands the beautiful gilded stupa."
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"The rain kept me cool, and combined with the early morning hour afforded me some peaceful, contemplative time without any other visitors - exactly how a walk on temple grounds should be."
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