Wat Pajie (Main Buddhist Temple)
西双版纳总佛寺 · Xīshuāngbǎnnà Zǒngfó Sì
The centre of Theravada Buddhism in Xishuangbanna: a gilded Dai-style hall and stupa where young monks study.
No booking needed30–45 minutes
Tip
Take off your shoes before entering the hall, cover shoulders and knees, and do not touch monks’ heads or robes.
- Opening hours
- About 08:00–17:30 To be confirmed
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- Next to Manting Park
- Address in Chinese
- 云南省西双版纳傣族自治州景洪市坝吉路总佛寺
Photo: Chlukoe · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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