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Get InspiredAsiaLaosSavannakhet ProvinceLamchanHotay Pidok Library ຫໍໄຕສະຫວັນນະເຂດ

Hotay Pidok Library ຫໍໄຕສະຫວັນນະເຂດ

LA
Tourist Attraction·Peaceful, Historical, Cultural
Hotay Pidok Library ຫໍໄຕສະຫວັນນະເຂດ
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Hotay Pidok Library ຫໍໄຕສະຫວັນນະເຂດ
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Hotay Pidok Library ຫໍໄຕສະຫວັນນະເຂດ
Photo by Rejean Beauchamp from Google Places
Hotay Pidok Library ຫໍໄຕສະຫວັນນະເຂດ
Photo by Rejean Beauchamp from Google Places
Hotay Pidok Library ຫໍໄຕສະຫວັນນະເຂດ
Photo by Sai Savanh from Google Places
Hotay Pidok Library ຫໍໄຕສະຫວັນນະເຂດ
Photo by Rejean Beauchamp from Google Places
Hotay Pidok Library ຫໍໄຕສະຫວັນນະເຂດ
Photo by Kanomaoi from Google Places
Hotay Pidok Library ຫໍໄຕສະຫວັນນະເຂດ
Photo by Rejean Beauchamp from Google Places
Hotay Pidok Library ຫໍໄຕສະຫວັນນະເຂດ
Photo by Rejean Beauchamp from Google Places
Hotay Pidok Library ຫໍໄຕສະຫວັນນະເຂດ
Photo by Sai Savanh from Google Places

Hotay Pidok Library in Lamchan, Savannakhet Province, is a treasure trove of Buddhist history, housing 212 scriptures written in Pali, Khmer, and ancient Lao. The library, dating back to the 17th century, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Laos. Visitors can enjoy the serene atmosphere, explore the temple area with its white Buddha statues, and learn about the significance of these ancient manuscripts. Remember to remove your shoes before entering the library, as it is a place of great reverence.

Hotay Pidok Library in Lamchan, Savannakhet Province, is a treasure trove of Buddhist history, housing 212 scriptures written in Pali, Khmer, and ancient Lao. The library, dating back to the 17th century, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Laos. Visitors can enjoy the serene atmosphere, explore the temple area with its white Buddha statues, and learn about the significance of these ancient manuscripts. Remember to remove your shoes before entering the library, as it is a place of great reverence.

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Address
G7XH+GR9, Lamchan, Laos
Hours
Closed
Daily 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Highlights

  • Repository of 212 ancient Buddhist scriptures.

  • 16th-century manuscripts in Pali, Khmer, and ancient Lao.

  • 17th-century wooden library building.

  • Nearby temple area with white Buddha statues.

Best For

Cultural enthusiasts and history buffs.

Occasion Tags

Cultural Tour, Historical Exploration, Spiritual Journey

Reviews

4.4
Great96 reviews

Hotay Pidok Library in Lamchan is highly regarded for its collection of ancient Buddhist scriptures, making it a significant cultural site in Laos. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the opportunity to learn about the rich history of the manuscripts, some dating back to the 16th century. The library's wooden structure and its proximity to a temple area with white Buddha statues add to the site's charm. Visitors are reminded to remove their shoes before entering and to dress modestly. The overall experience is described as calming and spiritually enriching.

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Location

Lamchan, Savannakhet Province, Laos