Holy Sites in Laos
5 sacred sites ranked by global significance
Laos is home to 5 significant sacred sites representing Ancient/Pagan, Multi-faith, and Buddhism traditions. Each of these holy places carries its own history, rituals, and spiritual atmosphere, offering visitors a window into the spiritual life that has shaped communities in Laos for generations. Whether you are drawn by faith, culture, or curiosity, the sacred sites of Laos reward thoughtful exploration.
🏺Plain of Jars
A UNESCO-listed landscape of mysterious megalithic stone jars with possible funerary and ritual significance.
🏛️Wat Phu (Champasak)
A UNESCO-listed Hindu-Buddhist temple complex at the foot of Phu Kao mountain in southern Laos.
☸️Pha That Luang (Vientiane)
The national symbol of Laos, a golden Buddhist stupa said to enshrine a relic of the Buddha.
☸️Vat Phou (Southern Complex)
The southern sanctuary within the Wat Phu complex with Buddhist meditation halls and sacred springs.
☸️Wat Xieng Thong (Luang Prabang)
The most splendid temple in Luang Prabang, a masterpiece of Lao Buddhist architecture.
