Pha That Luang (Lao: ທາດຫຼວງ or ພຣະທາດຫລວງ; pronounced [pʰā.tʰâːt lǔa̯ŋ] "Great Stupa") is a large, gold-covered Buddhist stupa in the centre of the city of Vientiane, capital of Laos. [1]

Svelte and golden Pha That Luang, located about 4km northeast of the city centre, is the most important national monument in Laos – a symbol of Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty. Legend has it that Ashokan missionaries from India erected a tâht (stupa) here to enclose a piece of Buddha's breastbone as early as the 3rd century BC.

3 天之前 · Svelte and golden Pha That Luang, the stupa located about 4km northeast of the city centre, is the most important national monument in Laos – a symbol of Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty.

2024年12月28日 · Pha That Luang is a stupa covered in gold and not only a sacred monument, but also a national symbol. To understand its importance, just take a look at the currency, Laotian art and literature, or the national emblem of Laos.

2023年10月21日 · Standing right in the center of Vientiane, Pha That Luang Stupa deserves to be one of the Must-see Attractions for the Vientiane Trip. This awe-inspiring structure, also known as the Great Sacred Stupa, stands tall as a symbol of national pride and cultural heritage.

Pha That Luang: The History. The 45 metres high That Luang Stupa or Pha That Luang was originally built during the ancient Khmer civilisation, when Vientiane was inhabited by people known as the ‘Cham’. Researchers believe the structure was originally a four-sided stone obelisk.

2019年7月15日 · Pha That Luang is a national symbol of Laos, and a must-see for anyone visiting Vientiane. It is a huge, golden stupa that stands tall and proud, and its spiritual beauty will leave you feeling inspired.

The Pha That Luang or “Great Stupa” is the most important Buddhist monument in Laos. The large golden stupa in Vientiane is believed to enshrine a breast bone of the Buddha. The pagoda also known as That Luang is officially named Pha Chedi Lokajulamani, which translates to “World Precious Sacred Stupa”.

Pha That Luang (Lao: ᝩᝦᝦᝮᝳᝠᝥ) (Romanization: Pa Tata Luanga) is a buddhist temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is the most popular Buddhist temple in Laos.