That Sikhottabong
ພະທາດສີໂຄດຕະບອງ
A golden stupa on the Mekong riverbank, one of central Laos's most important Buddhist sites, said to date back to the ancient Sikhottabong kingdom.
Located on the Mekong about 6 km south of Thakhek, the stupa is said to enshrine the remains of kings of the ancient Sikhottabong kingdom. The current structure was rebuilt in the 16th century during the reign of King Setthathirath. It stands about 29 m tall, and its golden spire is especially striking on the riverbank, echoing the stupas across the river in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. A stupa festival is held around February each year. Entry is inexpensive, the site is easy to reach by bicycle, and the light is best in the evening.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Thakhek Old Town & Mekong Riverside
- Tham Xang (Elephant Cave)
- Tham Pha Fa (Buddha Cave)
- Tham Xieng Liap
- Green Climbers Home
- Tham Sa Pha In
- Tha Falang
- Tham Nang Aen