SE Asia
Laos
Vientiane Prefecture

Wat Si Muang

Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a in , the capital of .
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  • Type: Buddhist temple
  • Description: Wat Si Muang in Vientiane, Laos
  • Also known as: “Simuong” and “Wat Si Meuang”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Haw Phra Kaew and Patūsai.

Buddhist temple
Photo: Alcyon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, also written as Ho Prakeo, Hor Pha Keo, Ho Phra Kaew, Ho Phra Kaeo and other similar spellings, is a former temple in , . It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket. is situated 730 metres northwest of Wat Si Muang.

Photo: gary4now, CC BY 3.0.
Patuxai is a war monument in Downtown , Laos, built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai was dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. is situated 1½ km north of Wat Si Muang.

Hospital
is a on Quai Fa Ngum, , . It was established in 1903. The hospital specializes diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases and also serves as an important medical research and training centre. is situated 610 metres northwest of Wat Si Muang.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vientiane.

Photo: Benh, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is the capital of , with stunning temples, vibrant night markets, beautiful French-Indochinese architecture, lively street food stalls, and traditional craft markets.

Wat Si Muang

Latitude
17.95796° or 17° 57′ 29″ north
Longitude
102.61711° or 102° 37′ 2″ east
Elevation
173 metres (568 feet)
Open location code
7P94XJ58+5R
Open­Street­Map ID
way 42389632
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Geo­Names ID
6695765
Wiki­data ID
Q1441659
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Wat Si Muang” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “西孟寺”
  • French: “Vat Simuang”
  • French: “Vat Simuong”
  • German: “Wat Si Muang”
  • Greek: “Βατ Σι Μουάνγκ”
  • Indonesian: “Wat Si Muang”
  • Japanese: “ワット・シームアン”
  • Khmer: “វត្តស៊ីមឿង”
  • Lao: “ວັດສີເມືອງ”
  • Polish: “Wat Si Muang”
  • Russian: “Ват Симыанг”
  • Slovenian: “Wat Si Muang”
  • Thai: “วัดสีเมือง”
  • Vietnamese: “Chùa Sí Mương”
  • Vietnamese: “Wat Si Muang”

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