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Visalia, California: Lao Buddhist Temple Statues

Features a garden compound with big, colorful statues, including a giant cobra, mystic guardian water serpents, and a dolphin princess.

Lao Buddhist Temple of Visalia

Address:
16013 Ave. 296, Visalia, CA
Directions:
East of the city, midway between Hwy 198 exits 110 and 111, on the south side of the south frontage road.
Hours:
Gated after hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
559-636-3922
Admission:
Free
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Serpent statue.

Lao Buddhist Temple Statues

Interesting stop. They were doing some maintenance work when we stopped. A monk was outside and he said we could take pictures and look around. Very friendly.

[Tammy Swafford, 06/17/2017]

Buddhist dragon.

Lao Buddhist Temple of Visalia

There are many Lao temples across the U.S., but this one stands out for its distinctive, eclectic, and colorful statues in its garden compound, including a giant cobra, mystic guardian water serpents, and a dolphin princess.

[Thaoworra, 09/03/2016]

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