Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang) Vientiane

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  • temple

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    serenabob 5 contributions JERSEY , United Kingdom Mar 6, 2012

    this was the first temple i saw and it was awesome i loved it the detail and the tranquility of that luang was a good way to start my trip. there were men selling birds in cages which was weird apparently setting them free brings good luck!

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  • Great Sacred Stupa

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    worldcitizen83 8 contributions Chicago, United States Aug 5, 2011

    I wouldn't say this sits in the heart of Vientiane but it can be walked to relatively easily. The site is quite large and there are many souvenir hawkers around but they will stay at their stalls and not harass you.

    The site itself is free to walk around but since it is a sacred site, common courtesy applies since you will find people praying.

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  • 2

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  • 3

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  • 4

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  • 5

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    Free breakfast, the friend egg on toast was a good start to the day. April, Helen and Zoe had booked a ticket to go to The Kaeck but I was unsure if I wanted to go with them, might need another day in Vientiane just to figure out what I want to do next...

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  • 6

    Capital of Laos

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    Day 109 - cont...

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  • 7

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  • 8

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  • 9

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    Hello again.

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  • 10

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  • 2

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  • 5

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  • 7

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