Wat Si Saket

Officially known as Wat Sisaketsata Sahatsaham, Wat Si Saket was built in 1818 on the orders 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. 

Wat Si Saket was built in the Siamese style of Buddhist architecture, with a surrounding terrace and an ornate five-tiered roof, rather than in the Lao style. This may have kept it safe as the armies of Siam that sacked Vientiane in 1827 used the compound as their Headquarters and lodging place. It may now be the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. The French restored Wat Si Saket in 1924 and again in 1930.

Wat Si Saket is not only famous for the interior walls of the cloister but it also has beautiful architecture and layout with history, which shows more than 2000 ceramic and silver Buddha images in different ages and sizes. The temple also houses a museum.

Recommended Tours with Wat Si Saket:  4 Days Laos Highlights Tour;  8 Days Laos Classic Tour;  12 Days Laos Discovery Tour.