In Laos- a peaceful destination in the Indochinese Peninsula, you can find anything expected in a dream journey. The sexy ancient capital, magnificent caves with giant space, quiet landscapes, wild waterfalls and so on are not everything you can contemplate in this nation. The most typical feature of tourism in the nation of million elephants is cultural tourism. Therefore, when having chance to visit Laos, you must visit uniquely pagodas here to explore its art of design and architecture. Each year, pagodas attract millions of tourists to travel to. The followings are some good suggestions of great pagodas in Laos. To get more information, you can click: Travel Indochina Laos
That Luang Pagoda
That Luang is on top uniquely designed pagodas in Laos- source: internet
That Luang Pagoda is considered as one of the most famous national symbols of the land of million elephants. This is the reason why when people mention Laos’ tourism, they can’t help taking about this pagoda. That Luang is so appreciated that it has been printed on the cash and national emblem. This arrival is a great representative of a prosperous time of culture in Laos. Having been established in 1566, under the dynasty of King Xet- tha- thi- lat, That Luang is in the shape of a wine bottle. In general, it expresses unique identity of Laos’ architecture style. The main tower is more than 45 meters. It is surrounded by supporting towers. All of them are painted and covered by thin gold leaves. According to hundred- year legend, it is the place which preserves a hairpiece of Buddha and a lot of treasure. Laos travel tours
The beauty of That Luang in Laos- source: internet
Phra Keo Pagoda
If Laos has a pagoda record, Phra Keo will be ranked on top famous and important ones in this land of million elephants. Having been founded in 1565 under the time of Sai Setthathirat, but this structure was destroyed due to the war. However, in 1936, Laotian government and citizen make an effort to restore it. Nowadays, Phra Keo is considered as one of the biggest museums which preserve unique works of art in the land of million elephants. With delicate decoration and sculpture, rocky Buddha statues, precious museum pieces and so on, this arrival is extremely an ideal place for you to explore Laotian architecture and culture.
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