WAT SISAKET | Vientiane

WAT SISAKET (Sisaket temple)

Sisaket is the only ancient templeremaining intact after the destruction of the Siamese in 1828. It’s located in the center of the old city,where it was built in 1818 by King Anouvong. The old monastery stands intact in its original form and certainly is one of the most interesting in the country. Inside the main hall, the courtyard walls house hundreds of little inches and shelves containing a total of 6,840 Buddha images.

Open: Monday-Sunday (closed public holidays)

Time: 08:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00

Admission Fee: 30,000kip/person