Wat Sisaket

Very beautiful place, with a quite and spiritual mood. You can see and observe the thousand Buddha statues that are scattered all around the walls of the temple. The entrance costs 30000 for tourists and 5000 for lao people. Worthy.

Vientiane is a charming city, but Wat Sisaket was the real highlight for me. It wasn't the most grand or imposing temple I visited, but it had a certain peacefulness that drew me in. Maybe it was the quiet courtyard, or the locals murmuring prayers as they spun the prayer wheels. It felt like a place of genuine devotion, not just a tourist stop. The collection of Buddha statues lining the cloister walls was incredible. Thousands of them, in all shapes, sizes, and materials. It wasn't just the sheer number that impressed me, but the variety. Each one seemed to tell a story, a testament to the different styles and interpretations of Buddhism over the centuries. I spent ages just wandering around, soaking it all in. There were these little alcoves with colorful murals depicting stories from the Buddha's life. I even spotted a couple leaving offerings of flowers and rice at a small shrine – a simple act that spoke volumes about the faith that permeates this place. Wat Sisaket left a lasting impression on me. It wasn't just about the architecture or the artifacts, but the sense of tranquility and the glimpse it offered into Lao culture. If you're ever in Vientiane, don't miss it.

Wat Sisaket is one of the most serenely beautiful temples that we’ve visited so far in over four months in Southeast Asia. The cloisters around the perimeter display hundreds (thousands, perhaps) of statues of the Buddha and other important figures of the faith - though the lack of any commentary panels or audio guide makes it impossible for any but the initiated to recognize and fully appreciate the statuary (this lack of context is the primary reason we landed on four stars). The Wat itself is well maintained, with obvious work having been done to restore the central hall (while we respected the prohibition on photos inside the hall we were sorely tempted - it’s quite spectacular). The other real positive of this temple is the serenity that all the greenery provides - particularly the garden area on the east side of the central hall (look for the cute but not-so-comfortable watermelon tables and chairs). On a hot day this is a great spot to sit down and just contemplate the quiet beauty of the place. Entry for non-Lao visitors: 30000 kip (CDN $2.00) Recommended.

Before coming here I read that Wat Sisaket was the only temple that was not destroyed during the Siamese invasion, so I was excited to see it. Most temples do not collect fees but the main temple square was turned into a "museum" and it's 30,000kip to get in. They built another square around it with monks quarters, buddhas statue, a small garden and you can go around that free of charge. Inside the main square are hundreds of mini Buddha statues and relics that are over hundred of years old. This is an outdoor museum and we found cobwebs, snake skin, dead bird and the statues were covered in dust. Unfortunately, not one of them is labeled. There were 4 signs around the museum but they're are unreadable because of weather damage. At the main hall, there was a book about the restoration done which I appreciated. Collecting fees from visitors equal a certain level of expectation. Calling something a "museum" means at the least curating items inside and putting labels on them. I hope the caretakers of this "museum" take care of this important historical structures and the relics inside it.

This is a nice pagoda complex of historical interest if you are somewhat familiar with the history of Laos. Unfortunately if you are not, you may have trouble following the limited information provided on the signs in the museum area. Either way, enjoy the artefacts and the old pagoda buildings but most enjoy strolling the beautiful gardens. I think one hour is more than enough time here but the location is good (near the Independence Monument) and tickets are inexpensive.

Great peaceful and serene place in the city. I went on a cloudy, not so hot day and it was perfect. Old buildings and many statues. No one was there to sell tickets even though it said 30k for foreigners.

Probably one of the best Wats we saw in Laos. The history of this place is great, and the old temple with the drawings inside are so well preserved. All sorts of Buddha statues around the outside. Highly recommend!

It's a good place for tourists to explore them also many other places nearby presidential palace & many more and they have well maintained for tourists. **Respect their traditions & religious things**