Vientiane Province Essentials
Vientiane Province Essentials highlights the historical and spiritual landmarks of the Lao capital. The selection features the gold-covered Pha That Luang stupa and the 19th-century Vat Sisaket, which houses over 6,800 Buddha images. Visitors can explore the Patuxai war monument, constructed between 1957 and 1968, and Wat Si Muang, home to the city's original foundation pillar. The COPE Visitor Centre provides insight into the impact of unexploded ordnance, while floating restaurants offer traditional dining on the water.
A Patuxai
Patuxai is a war monument in Downtown Vientiane, Laos, built between 1957 and 1968.
B That Luang
Pha That Luang is a large, gold-covered Buddhist stupa in the centre of the city of Vientiane, capital of Laos.
C Wat Si Muang
Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
D Vat Sisaket
Built in 1818 by King Anouvong, this Siamese-style temple is the oldest in Vientiane. Its interior walls contain over 6,800 small Buddha images made of wood, stone, and bronze, housed in individual niches.
COPE Visitor Centre
An educational center detailing the history of unexploded ordnance in Laos. The facility showcases prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation techniques used to support survivors of the Secret War.
Floating Restaurants
Traditional dining establishments situated on wooden rafts, typically located along the Nam Ngum reservoir. These venues serve local Lao cuisine to guests directly on the water.
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