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Pha That Luang Vientiane
Buddhist temple · Vientiane ·
Beautiful temples, mosques and churches in Southeast Asia - SilverKris
"Believed to date back to the third century, this Buddhist complex is dominated by a 45 m-tall, three-tiered golden stupa reportedly adorned with about 454 kg of gold leaf and ringed by 30 smaller stupas. The nearby palace and a smaller temple feature hand-painted murals that depict Buddhist teachings. The site is especially vivid during the three-day Boun That Luang Festival (November 14–16), when pilgrims join colourful processions and religious ceremonies." - SilverKris
