- The Arc de Triomphe (Patuxay)
The Arc de Triomphe is a must visit because it overlooks the entire Vientiane, 45 meters high and 24 meters wide. It is located in the center of Vientiane, near the Prime Minister's Office and far away from the President's Office. Construction began in 1960 and was basically completed in 1969. It is a large monument. It was originally to commemorate the victims of the war. When it was liberated in 1975, the parade of the people in Vientiane City to celebrate the victory passed here. In commemoration of this historic event, it was called the Triumphal Arch.
The first floor where the Arc de Triomphe enters is the souvenir area, and further up is the open-air platform. There is a small independent tower top in the middle of the platform. You can reach the highest point of the Arc de Triomphe by climbing the spiral staircase.
Note: Tickets are 5000k, and bicycles are stored 2000k.
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
Vientiane Arch of Triumph
·Vientiane Triumphal Arch, located in the center of the city, was built to commemorate the liberation and independence of the Lao people. ·Although it looks similar to the Arc de Triomphe in France from a distance, it also connects to the most prosperous street, but its scale is relatively small, and the sculptures on it are all statues of Buddha and characters from myths. ·There are seven floors in total. The first to fourth floors are indoors, and the third and fourth floors have shops selling souvenirs; the fifth and sixth floors are outdoors, where you can see the city scenery; the seventh floor is also indoor, with a very small space that can be seen from the windows The outside view, the design of the window frame is very interesting. · In front of the Arc de Triomphe, there is a musical fountain square built with Chinese aid, and the square fountain will be open regularly.
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The Sisak Temple, located in a very inconspicuous position, has a more complicated history. It is the oldest temple in Vientiane. It was built in 1818. The king of Vientiane hoped to be independent and unyielding to other countries. He refused to marry the princess. When I arrived in Thailand, I was attacked by Thailand, and the whole city was looted, but si saket survived because of being close to the Thai temple.
The trees in the temple are lush and prosperous. There are a variety of gods enshrined in the main hall. You need to take off your shoes when you enter the hall, and there is a cloth similar to a long skirt at the door to cover the body.
Sisag Temple
Sisak Temple, built in 1818, was built by King Anuowangdu and is the oldest temple in Vientiane. The architecture of the temple is in Siamese style. The towering spires and high-walled corridors are full of Khmer characteristics; the coconut trees and banana trees in the courtyard are luxuriant, showing a strong tropical atmosphere.
- Laos National Museum
Although it is across the road from the Lao Cultural Palace, the Lao Museum is much inferior, with low buildings and a lack of protection. It can be entered for 10,000k, if you bring a camera, you need to charge 10,000k more. The museum mainly shows the entire process from the human beings to the continuous self-improvement and self-development of the Lao people. There are 2 floors in total, which can be browsed in 30 minutes.
Lao National Museum
- Mekong River Bank Night Market
If you are still in Vientiane at night, then the night market by the Mekong River will be a walk away, crowded with people, and it is very lively. There are a variety of local handicrafts and cheap and delicious food. Nothing to do, bring a bottle of beerlao, eat barbecue, the night market is excellent
