This temple contains the town foundation pillar. So, it
is considered to be the home of the guardian spirit of Vientiane. Wat Simeung
was erected in 1563 when King Setthathirath established Vientiane as the
capital of the Kingdom of Lanexang. Located at the three-way intersection where
Thanons Thadeua, Setthathirat and Samsenthai met
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Wat Simeung
This temple contains the town foundation pillar. So, it
is considered to be the home of the guardian spirit of Vientiane. Wat Simeung
was erected in 1563 when King Setthathirath established Vientiane as the
capital of the Kingdom of Lanexang. Located at the three-way intersection where
Thanons Thadeua, Setthathirat and Samsenthai met
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