Wat Si Saket is Vientiane's Oldest Surviving Temple

#myhiddengems Located just across Ho Phra Keo, Wat Si Saket, built in 1818 by King Anouvong, is Vientiane’s oldest surviving temple. Its unique Siamese-style architecture, rare in Laos, helped it endure the Siamese-Lao wars. The temple is renowned for its cloister walls, housing over 6,800 Buddha images of various sizes. Inside, frescoes depict the Jataka tales, which are stories of the Buddha’s past lives, illustrating moral lessons and the path to enlightenment. Wat Si Saket also features a central sim surrounded by a gallery of pillars. This historic temple remains an active site of worship and meditation, deeply rooted in Lao culture and Buddhism. 📍Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane, Vientiane 0100 Laos Operating hours: 8am – 5pm (daily) Entrance fee: 30,000 Kip (foreign tourist), 5,000 Kip (local)