Wat Sok Pa Luang
ວັດໂສກປ່າຫຼວງ
A meditation temple in the forest south of the city, known for traditional herbal steam saunas and Lao massage. Temple meditation classes are available.
Wat Sok Pa Luang lies in a wooded area about 4 km south of the city centre and is one of Vientiane's best-known meditation temples. Its stilt wooden houses offer traditional herbal steam saunas, where herbs such as lemongrass and lime leaves are used in the steam. After sweating, enjoy a cup of herbal tea. Traditional Lao massage is also available at low prices. Some sessions include meditation classes led by monks, usually on Saturday afternoons (please confirm). Dress modestly to enter the temple. If you use the steam sauna, bring a change of clothes or rent a sarong. Locals make up much of the crowd in the afternoons.
Opening hours
Approx. 13:00–19:00 (sauna)
Nearby sights
- COPE Visitor Centre
- Wat Si Muang
- Haw Phra Kaew
- Wat Si Saket
- Talat Sao (Morning Market)
- Presidential Palace (Haw Kham)
- That Dam
- Nam Phou Fountain