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Wat Hua Khua

Wat Hua Khua (ວັດຫົວຂົວ) is a local Buddhist temple in the village of Ban Hua Khua in Vientiane's Chanthabuly district. The name translates as "Temple at the Head of the Bridge," reflecting its position at the entrance to the village near one of the city's crossing points. It serves as the spiritual center for the surrounding community and sits within easy reach of Hua Khua Market, one of Vientiane's most popular fresh food markets. While not among Vientiane's headline tourist temples, Wat Hua Khua offers visitors a glimpse into the everyday religious life of a Lao urban village — the kind of working wat where residents bring offerings, monks receive alms, and festivals mark the community calendar. Its accessible grounds and quiet compound make it a peaceful stop for those exploring the neighborhoods between the city center and the great golden stupa of Pha That Luang.