Gold And A Big Drum At Wat Phiavat

Every wat in Vientiane, Laos, seems to have something unique. For Wat Phiavat, the highlight is eerily life-like gold sculptures.

The main temple, done up in traditional white and gold and red.

On to the interesting sculptures. Some of the flock, praying to Buddha. Relaxed guard.

Buddha with an umbrella and a giant leaf for a little shade and protection.

Woman with hair as a powerful weapon. Swat. That big drum, signaling prayer times.

The back of the temple hall has a nice mural, a full graphic novel dedicated to Buddha's busy life.