Wat Mixai, Vientiane
Wat Mixai is another beautiful temple known for its ornate blue mosaic designs. Niak, or a giant guardian, stands on both sides of the beautiful gate welcoming the visitors. The colourful façade of the temple is decorated with gold coated wooden carvings designed in the finest traditions of Laotian architectural splendour. The temple’s main highlight is a series of old Chinese funeral stupas found along the sim or main hall. It is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. The entrance to the temple is on Francois Ngin Road.
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Wat Mixai on Map
Sight Name: Wat Mixai
Sight Location: Vientiane, Laos (See walking tours in Vientiane)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Vientiane, Laos (See walking tours in Vientiane)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is a colorful blend of French colonial architecture and Buddhist shrines set alongside the broad boulevards and leafy streets. Some of the most notable places of worship are Wat Si Saket, filled with thousands of Buddha images, and Wat Si Muang, perched over a Hindu shrine. To explore these and other prominent sights of the Laotian capital, follow this orientation... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles