Wander is a travel search engine that allows you to find the perfect travel destination that fits your budget and preferences.
Haw Phra Kaew (Lao: ຫໍພຣະແກ້ວ), also written as Ho Prakeo, Hor Pha Keo and other similar spellings, is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket. It was first built in 1565 to house the Emerald Buddha, but has been rebuilt several times. The interior now houses a museum of religious art and a small shop.
Haw Phra Kaew was built in 1565–1566 on the orders of King Setthathirath after he moved the capital from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. The temple was built on the grounds of the royal palace to house the Emerald Buddha figurine, which Setthathirath had brought from Chiang Mai, then the capital of Lanna, to Luang Prabang. The temple was used as Setthathirath's personal place of worship, and because of this, there were no resident monks in this temple unlike other temples in Laos. The Emerald Buddha stayed in the temple for over 200 years, but in 1779, Vientiane was seized by the Siamese General Chao Phraya Chakri (who founded the current Chakri Dynasty of Thailand), the figurine was taken to Thonburi and the temple destroyed. The Buddha now resides in Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, and is considered the palladium of Thailand.
Rich in cultural significance, it's another of the 'must see' temples. Originally housing the Emerald Buddha [which is now located in Thailand], a replica is in it's place, surrounded by various historical ornaments. For a donation you're welcome to flowers to provide as an offering to Buddha.
Leigh PattersonFeb 24, 2018
The temple was named as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha but, nowadays, the sacred buddha image is located in Thailand. The temple structure were built with wood. Decorated with unique handicraft objects, there are many priceless stuff kept inside. No photo taking No snoking Dress properly in the area Taking of shoes before going inside No touching objects
Uhmmy DeecharoenFeb 10, 2018
The place that has a very beautiful original Laos achitecture building stand alone and fulfill with a lot of antique Bhudda. If you would like to get inside, it has to pay 10,000kip entrance fee. No photos inside.
Somkhit WilailakFeb 8, 2018
It's a famous Lao culture place
Village boy ຄົນບ້ານໆFeb 7, 2018
A nice ex wat. The gardens are serene and make a a refreshing respite from the heat. Different room other wat complexes as this focused on one main structure rather than many.
Bianca NixAug 11, 2017
Rich in cultural significance, it's another of the 'must see' temples. Originally housing the Emerald Buddha [which is now located in Thailand], a replica is in it's place, surrounded by various historical ornaments. For a donation you're welcome to flowers to provide as an offering to Buddha.
Leigh PattersonFeb 24, 2018
The temple was named as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha but, nowadays, the sacred buddha image is located in Thailand. The temple structure were built with wood. Decorated with unique handicraft objects, there are many priceless stuff kept inside. No photo taking No snoking Dress properly in the area Taking of shoes before going inside No touching objects
Uhmmy DeecharoenFeb 10, 2018
The place that has a very beautiful original Laos achitecture building stand alone and fulfill with a lot of antique Bhudda. If you would like to get inside, it has to pay 10,000kip entrance fee. No photos inside.
Somkhit WilailakFeb 8, 2018
It's a famous Lao culture place
Village boy ຄົນບ້ານໆFeb 7, 2018
A nice ex wat. The gardens are serene and make a a refreshing respite from the heat. Different room other wat complexes as this focused on one main structure rather than many.
Bianca NixAug 11, 2017
Rich in cultural significance, it's another of the 'must see' temples. Originally housing the Emerald Buddha [which is now located in Thailand], a replica is in it's place, surrounded by various historical ornaments. For a donation you're welcome to flowers to provide as an offering to Buddha.
Leigh PattersonFeb 24, 2018
The temple was named as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha but, nowadays, the sacred buddha image is located in Thailand. The temple structure were built with wood. Decorated with unique handicraft objects, there are many priceless stuff kept inside. No photo taking No snoking Dress properly in the area Taking of shoes before going inside No touching objects
Uhmmy DeecharoenFeb 10, 2018
The place that has a very beautiful original Laos achitecture building stand alone and fulfill with a lot of antique Bhudda. If you would like to get inside, it has to pay 10,000kip entrance fee. No photos inside.
Somkhit WilailakFeb 8, 2018
It's a famous Lao culture place
Village boy ຄົນບ້ານໆFeb 7, 2018
A nice ex wat. The gardens are serene and make a a refreshing respite from the heat. Different room other wat complexes as this focused on one main structure rather than many.
Bianca NixAug 11, 2017
Wander is a travel search engine that allows you to find the perfect travel destination that fits your budget and preferences.