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Located on the bank of the Man River, 83 kilometers
from Amphoe Mueang, this large Lao-style pagoda similar to that of Phra
That Phanom houses relics of the Lord Buddha. Phra That Si Song Rak is
a plaster-covered brick pagoda with a square base of 11 meters on each
side. The pagoda itself is 32 meters high. Built in the Ayutthaya
period in 1560 as a symbol of camaraderie between Ayutthaya and Si
Sattana Khanahut (Vientiane), the place it is worth a visit, especially
during the Phi Ta Khon celebration held there every May or June.
Tips for visitors: As the pagoda is built for
friendship and peace, red attire and red flowers are prohibited as the
color denotes violence.
To get there, take Highway No. 203, turn right
at the kilometer 66 marker on to Highway No. 2013 and proceed for
another 17 kilometers.
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