Wat That Luang

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    Th Phu Vao, That Luang

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Legend has it that Wat That Luang was originally established by Ashokan missionaries from India in the 3rd century BC. However, there is no evidence whatsoever to confirm this, and the current sǐm was built in 1818 under the reign of King Manthaturat.

The ashes of King Sisavang Vong and his brother are interred inside the large central stupa, which was erected in 1910. A smaller thâat (stupa) in front of the sǐm dates back to 1820. Inside the huge sǐm are a few Luang Prabang Buddha images and other artefacts.