The Simon Temple in Vientiane, Laos is definitely worth a visit.

Vientiane can be said to be the capital of a country closest to the border, with Thailand on the other side. Judging from its appearance alone, it is difficult to associate it with the image of the capital. Therefore, when you come here, you don't have to have inherent expectations of the capital, but should focus on experiencing the local historical and cultural characteristics. "Vientiane" means "City of Sandalwood" in Lao. Throughout history, it has been invaded and colonized, but its strong Buddhist atmosphere has remained unchanged to this day. In Vientiane City, you can see temples of all sizes within a few steps. Among them, the most popular and the most prosperous one is Ximon Temple, which is also one of the temples that foreign tourists are keen to visit. Simon Temple was first built in 1536. Legend has it that when the temple was being built, a pregnant woman named i Meuang volunteered to lay the foundation and jumped into the pit where the core stone pillars were placed. From then on, she protected the local believers, and Simon Temple became the "Mother Temple" of Vientiane. In addition to its exquisite architecture, Simon Temple also has a myriad of bizarre Buddha statues that are very impressive. The various activities that people carry out around these Buddha statues all demonstrate the power of faith. In a small open house outside, there were monks chanting scriptures and performing a rope-tying ceremony, which is said to be very effective. I was deeply moved by their every move. An old vulture lives on the core stone pillar and never leaves the stone Buddha seat, which is very magical. An emerald jade Buddha and a wishing stone are enshrined in the main hall of the temple, and there is an endless stream of people coming to pray. Walking out of the temple, there is a statue of King Sisavangvong standing in the square. His expression looks a little strange. He is the last king of Laos. [EuropeAfrica]【Detailed address】: 15 Rue Bourichane, Vientiane, located at the intersection of Samsenthai Road and Thadeua Road [Purse]【Tickets】: Free ⛺【Tips】: Respect local customs and keep a low profile. 🛬【Itinerary】: It is not far from the center of Vientiane on foot, so you can arrange a casual city walk. The ancient Emerald Buddha Temple is also on this road.