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Vientiane<\/strong>\u00a0boasts several beautiful temples or wats, but one of the most impressive and interesting of them is\u00a0Wat Ho Phra Keo<\/strong>. It was originally constructed in 1565 as the Lao royal family\u2019s personal chapel, and as a home for the Emerald Buddha after it was snatched from northern Siam (Thailand). This sacred jade statue was reclaimed by the Siamese in 1778 and now sits in Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.<\/div>\n
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Even without the Emerald Buddha, however,\u00a0Ho Phra Keo<\/strong>\u00a0is well worth a visit. The only part of the old royal palace that has survived, the temple is no longer used for religious purposes and is now a museum. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, as it is often known in English, is richly adorned with carved wooden features, a magnificent 16th century lacquered door with Hindu carvings, numerous Khmer stone carvings and a variety of Buddha statues.<\/p>\n

The stone balustrade of each of the temple stairs features a dragon with its head facing the grounds, guarding the sacred building. The shady, well-kept garden is an oasis of calm that offers a welcome respite from the sun and a quiet place to meditate or simply rest.<\/p>\n

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  • The name\u00a0Ho Phra Keo<\/strong>means \u2018Altar of the Emerald Buddha\u2019, in reference to the fact that only the altar remained when the statue was removed \u2022 It is also sometimes spelled Haw Phra Keow, Ho Prakeo or Ho Phra Kaew. English-language guidebooks often refer to it as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. \u2022 The temple was first built on the grounds of the royal palace in 1565, but was destroyed in the Siamese invasion of 1828-29. \u2022 Prince Souvanna Phouma, an engineer and future prime minister of Laos, directed the reconstruction of Wat Ho Phra Keo between 1936 and 1942. \u2022 Although it is relatively new, the Bangkok-rococo style structure has a distinctly traditional look. \u2022 On its veranda you will see some of the finest examples of Buddhist sculpture in Laos. \u2022 The interior of the temple is now a museum that houses many Lao treasures such as a gilded throne, Khmer Buddhist stone tablets, wooden carvings, bronze frog drums and palm-leaf manuscripts. \u2022 The entrance fee is less than a dollar. \u2022 The neatly tended garden contains colourful flowers, lush green lawns and charming statues set among the shady trees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Opening Hours:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0The temple is open from 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00 every day.<\/p>\n

    Location:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Wat Ho Phra Keo is situated on the corner of Thanon Setthathilath and Thanon Mahosot. It is next to the Presidential Palace and across the road from Wat Si Saket. Mahosot Hospital is on the opposite side of Thanon Mahosot.<\/p>\n

    How to get there:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0As is the case with Vientiane\u2019s other attractions, Ho Phra Keo is just a short stroll, bicycle ride or tuk-tuk trip from other parts of the city centre. From the main entertainment and business district, head east along Thanon Setthathilath or Thanon Fa Ngum, which runs along the river, and you will find the majestic Wat Ho Phra Keo in a tree-filled compound just after the Presidential Palace.<\/p>\n

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