That Luang

Rank: Top 1000

Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Laos

Best of: Temple, Buddhism

That Luang s a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre of Vientiane, Laos. Since its initial establishment, suggested to be in the 3rd century, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions as recently as the 1930s due to foreign invasions of the area. It is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol. [More Details]