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Local favourite fort · Vientiane Prefecture, Laos

Reclining Buddha

Reclining Buddha is a fort in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos.

Reclining Buddha: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Reclining Buddha

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Reclining Buddha — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 17.97602, 102.63691. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Reclining Buddha open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Reclining Buddha yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Reclining Buddha?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Reclining Buddha?

    Nearby: That Luang (Buddhist site, 0 km), Patuxai (attraction, 3 km), Church of Sacred Heart (church, 4 km), Wat Si Muang (temple, 4 km), Black Stupa (Buddhist site, 4 km), Ho Phra Keo (Buddhist site, 4 km).