Pali, The City of Sandalwood - Vientiane, Laos
Pali, The City of Sandalwood
Vieniane, Laos
The name of the city is derived from Pali, the liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism. Although the original meaning of the name of the city is "city of sandalwood". as shown by ancient Lao inscription which wrote according to etymology, unlike modern Lao which is written phonetically, in modern Lao, the meaning of the name Vientiane is ambiguous. Many Lao people claim that the city's name means "city of the moon" because the words of moon and sandalwood are written and pronounced identically.
Vientiane is best viewed as a comfortable transit point for other places in Laos, or as a recuperative stop on the way out. It has a enough reason to spend more than a couple days here. Vientiane's attractions include: Lao National Museum, Patuxai, The Ark of Silk, Kaysone Phomvihane Museum, Lao People's Army History Museum, Buddha Park, Black Stupa, Wat Si Muang, Wat Si Saket, etc.
1. Wat That Luang Temple
That Luang, or "Great Stupa" is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre of Vientiane, Laos. Since its initial establishment, suggested to be the 3rd century, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions as recently as the 1930s due to foreign invasions of the area. It is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol.
2. Buddha Park
Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan, is a sculpture park located 25 km southeast from Vientiane, Laos in a meadow by the Mekong River. Although it is not a temple, the park is referred as Wat Xieng Khuan, since it contains numberous religious images. The name Xieng Khuan means Spirit City. The park contains over 200 Hindu and Buddhist statues.
3. Wat Si Saket
Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the nortwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha. Wat Si Saket was built in 1818 on the order of King Anouvong Si is derived from the Sanskrit title of veneration Sri, prefixed to the name of Wat Saket in Bangkok, which was renamed by Anouvong's contemporary, King Rama I.
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