1001 Places/Experiences to See or Savour #412 - Wat Sisaket and Hor Phra Keaw, Vientiane, Laos

1001 Places/Experiences to See or Savour After Remission #412

- Wat Sisaket and Hor Phra Keaw, Vientiane, Laos

 

(The many Wats or temples here make this visit a similar experience to Bangkok's. 2 that stood out are the Wat Sisaket, Vientiane's oldest and Hor Phra Keaw, which used to be the royal temple. The 120 Buddha statues at Wat Sisaket along the corridor of this temple grounds make this a favourite site for devotees that would pray for a life that reaches a 120years, according to our local guide, ViengKhem. The structure of the temple is reminiscent of Thailand's Royal Temple. The history of Laos and Thailand is well intertwined during the 18th and 19th century, before it became a French territory from 1890's. In fact, this intertwining becomes obvious - the famous Emerald Buddha in Bangkok once resided here at Hor Phra Keow. The guide reaffirmed that my birthdate, being a Tuesday, relates to the reclining Buddha - this may explain my good sleep, most nights)