Pha That Luang | What to See in Laos
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The vast golden stupa of Pha That Luang as we see it today was built in 1566, but it has been an established center of the Buddhist religion for much longer, with some historians dating it back to the 3rd century. The beautiful temple, with its pointed towers that are literally covered in gold, is an iconic symbol of the city of Vientiane. The outdoor area of the stupa, which contains gardens, statues, and monuments, is free to explore. The three levels of the stupa are very symbolic, and respectively represent the underworld, the 30 perfections of the Buddhist religion, and the kingdom of heaven, with each level being much narrower than the one prior.

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