Experts' Choice Award Wat Ho Phra Keo
What the experts agree on
Vientiane's most impressive temple, built in 1565 to house the revered Emerald Buddha, shares deep historical ties with Bangkok's Grand Palace—a must-see landmark that captures Laos's spiritual heritage.
“Constructed in 1565, this temple was built to house the celebrated Emerald Buddha.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "There's a good reason why Ho Phra Keo, one of the city's oldest and most impressive temples, has a name so similar to the wat in Bangkok's Grand Palace." Full review
