VIENTIANE AND ITS SUBURBS

Vientiane is Laos sunniest and oldest capital. It is located on a curve of the Mekong river where shares the borders with Thailand Vientiane is interesting and attractive with its old town along the Mekong river, ancient temples and tree liner boulevards which used to be a fortified wall against foreign invasions.
Vientiane is sophisticated with galleries, theatres, nightclubs, shopping that's so good, it is a major attraction of visitors from all over the world.
Vientiane is a small city but offers its visitors a great variety of restaurant with cuisine ranging from genuine Lao specialities to Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, Thai and European specialities.

Is Situated in the center of Vientiane prefecture. This victory Gate, also known as Anousavali was constrcted in 1958 its architecture is inspired the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and incorporates typical Lao motif including kinnari, the Mythical bird-woman Energetic visitors can climb to the top of the monument and enjoy a Panoramic view of the City.

That Luang Shrine ( great Sacred Stupa ) is the most important nationa monument in Vientiane, with golden stupa believed to contain a relic of Lord Buddha.
That Luang was constructed to gather Lao people all over the country and became the cultural center since 1566 . Thaat Luang Festival is organized yearly on the full moon of November and it is celebrated for 7 days and nights with traditional performances.

Wat Sisaket is the only temple in Vientiane that has survived the destruction of the city by the Siamese (Thai) in 1818 Ho Trai is a hall containing 6840 Buddha images and store any bibles publishing in 18th centurey. Its Ho Trai is renowned for its representative as an emblem at the 1970 Expo Osaka in Japan.

Ho prakeo was built in 1565 by king Setthairat to house the Emerald buddha for this personal place of worship. For the reason, therre were never any monks livings there like others temples.
From the terrace of Ho Prakeo, you can enjoy a view overlooking the President's palace (former Royal Palace) and gardens.

Morning Market consists of three main buildings where each has two floors. This shopping market has become a lively commercial center where a variety of goods is exhibited such as garments, souvenirs, jewelry, electronic equipment and products from over the word.

NATIONAL ETHNIC CULTURAL PARK

Suan Vatthana Tham, The National Ethnic Culture Park is located 20 km down river from Vientiane, Follow Shady Paths past model Lao Homes Sculpture of Lao literary heroes and small zoo. Relax at riverside, bars and restaurant and enjoy the view of khua Mittaphab, The friendship Bridge. Open daily from 08.00-18.00.

MITTAPHAB BRIDGE

Beginning of the construction 1991, and officially opened in April 1994 length 1.174m Width 12,7 m across the Mekong River between Laos-Thailand.

BUDDHA PARK

Buddha park, is a religious sculpture park Located by the Mekong River 24 km down Stream from Vientiane. Where you can see the view of Nongkhai as well.
Buddha park or Garden of Statues (1958) comprises a collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculpture in a level field of grass