Apart from wats, there are scores of other Buddhist monuments that need to be visited in Laos while on a Buddhist tourism to the country. Primary amongst these monuments are the stupas that preserve the relics of either Lord Buddha himself or any principle Buddhist personality.

In Laos, a stupa is known as That, and names of some stupas that dot the land of Laos include Pha That Luang (Vientiane), That Sikhotabong, That Chomsi (Luang Prabang), Saymoungkhoune Rattana Stupa (Oudomsay), That Inghang (Savannakhet) and That Phon (Savannakhet). Out of these, one stupa that will immediately catch your attention during your trip is the Pha That Luang in Vientiane.

Details about the stupa is given further in the section. You will find specific details about its location, history and architecture. Other Buddhist attraction that can be visited along with the stupa are also listed to enable you to make the most of your Buddhist trip to Laos.

So, browse through the section and gather as much information as possible to make your trip to the Buddhist monuments of Laos a successful one.