That Dam

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  • Address: Vientiane, Laos
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  • Timings: 24-hrs Details
  • Time Required: 00:30 Mins
  • Tags: Religious Site, Historical Site, Family And Kids
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Legends say that the Black Stupa or the That Dam is the hiding place of the 7-headed dragon that guards the city of Vientiane from the Emperor of Siam. It was believed to be covered in gold, before it was stripped off by the Siamese in an 1827 invasion. It has been called Black Stupa since then. Today, it is just the middle of a roundabout connecting Chantha Khaoumane Road and Bartholoni Road. Most of the people in the city believe this stupa to be a guardian of the city. However, there are no prayers or rituals taking place here.

That Dam Travel Tips

  • Lingering is not recommended here as it is a major traffic junction of the city.

How to Reach That Dam

  • You can hire a car/taxi/jumbo/bicycle to get here.

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  • That Dam Address: Vientiane, Laos
  • That Dam Timing: 24-hrs
  • Best time to visit That Dam(preferred time): 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Time required to visit That Dam: 00:30 Mins
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  • 26.03% of people who visit Vientiane include That Dam in their plan

  • 30.91% of people start their That Dam visit around 3 PM - 4 PM

  • People usually take around 30 Minutes to see That Dam

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

67.31% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting That Dam

People normally club together Wat Si Saket and Nam Phou Fountain while planning their visit to That Dam.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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