Architecture in Vientiane

Discover 2 places to experience unusual architecture in Vientiane.

That Dam (Black Stupa)

This mysterious tower is said to enshrine a dormant seven-headed serpent that once protected Vientiane from destruction.

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Wat Dane Soung Jungle Temple

An ancient jungle temple carved into a rocky overhang of the Dane Soung Plateau.

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Architecture in Vientiane

Discover 2 places to experience unusual architecture in Vientiane.

That Dam (Black Stupa)

Wat Dane Soung Jungle Temple

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