That Dam (or Black Stupa) is a large stupa in Vientiane of Laos. This ancient and impressive stupa is located on a square, where near the Talat Sao Market. Stupas were constructed to honor Buddhist King as well as influential monks. Along with That Luang, That Dam is the biggest temple in the capital with the wonderful visual art.
According to many documents of the Lao people, the That dam is the unique construction of the most architectures, not only in the Vientiane but also in Laos. As some information collected, That Dam stupa was taken up residence. The Naga defended Vientiane’s residential when the town was destroyed in 1827. Other historians have suggested that Black stupa used to be built in gold, but the Siamese trespassers took it.
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To get to That Dam, you can hire a bicycle at the price about 10.000 Kip per day. Or you can choose to travel by tuk tuk with the price is roughly 20.000 Kip per person. Furtheremore, you can book a private tour with more expensive price.
Some information about Black stupa:
– Location: in the middle of the roundabout connecting Chantha Khoumane road and Bartholonie road; between the Patuxai monument and the Mekong river.
– Official name: That Dam.
– Date: no information.
– Opening hours: Daily, 24 hours/a day.
– Admission fee: Free.
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