Wat Ho Phra Keo

• Wat Ho Phakeo was constructed in 1565 as a royal chapel and depository for the statue of the Emerald Buddha.
• The temple was inspired by a 19th century Bangkok temple style.
• Famous across Southeast Asia because of its inherent value to Buddhist art.

What can you find there?

• An insight on Vientiane history.
• A huge roof decorated with Naga finials
• A mythological Naga snake looking away from the temple.
• A veranda displaying Buddha images crafted with bronze.
• Historic steles and stone slabs with structure of Buddhist.
• A huge wooden box housing the teachings of the great Buddha.
• Images of the seated Buddha on pedestals

How to get to the Wat Ho Phra Keo?

The Haw Phra Kaew is located on the juncture of the roads of Setthathirath and Mahasot.

• You may get there on a rented bicycle or take a tuktuk.

More information about Wat Ho Phra Keo

• Opening hours: 8:00am – 12:00am; 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
• Entrance fee: 5000 kip