Wat That Luang Neua — Local services in Vientiane Capital

The Buddhist temple of Wat That Luang Neua dates back to the 17th century and was one of the four "Guardian Wats of the Phra That Luang. Today only two of these guardian temples survive, the other being Wat That Luang Tai located to the south of the Phra That Luang. Over the years, Wat That Luang Neua has undergone several major renovations, each reflecting the cultural and political shifts of the times. The temple interior is magnificent with beautifully carved and gilded windows and the double entrance doors. The Hall is lofty and is decorated in dark red, mirroring the window frames. Look behind the Main Buddha figure and discover the five Buddha figures, four of which have beautiful carved backdrops. Take a few minutes to discover this gem when...

Le Vat That Luang Neua (reconstruction du début du 20ème S.) Nom : Monastère nord du stupa doré Particularités : Résidence du patriarche suprême lao. Tout nouveau viharn (2011) avec toitures en cascades. Tour unique avec gong, tambour et cloche. Thats royaux et de la noblesse dans son enceinte Vat très haut, encadré par 2 statues de Bouddha dans la posture de l’apaisement. Statue de la déesse Thorani à l’avant du vat. Soutais de pilastres d’angles en forme de Garuda. Aisseliers fins en forme de kinari. A l’intérieur, 2 superbes paravents de statue de Bouddha assis en bois finement sculpté.

Wat That Luang Neua (reconstruction of the early 20th S.) Name: North Monastery of the golden stupa Special features: Residence of Lao Supreme Patriarch. New viharn (2011) with 'waterfall' roofs. Tower with gong, drum and bell. Chapels of royal and nobility in its enclosure The main vat is framed by two statues of Buddha in the posture of appeasement. Statue of goddess Thorani in front of vat. Soutais corner pilasters shaped Garuda. Aisseliers shaped Kinari purposes. Inside, 2 superb screens of sitting Buddha statue in finely...

Wat That Luang Neua is classic Laos style Buddhist temple with three particular points of interest. The first is the main temple building, the entrance to which is flanked on both sides by statues of the Lord Buddha in a standing position. The front gable end of the roof features highly elaborated golden...