Vientiane Laos
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Vientiane Municipality General Information On a curve of the Mekong River, which shares its border with Thailand 3,920 square meters Chanthabuly, Sikhottabong, Xaysetha, Sisattanak, Naxaithong, Xaythany, Hadsaifong, Sangthong and Muongparkngum Vientiane is the capital of Laos and shares its border with Thailand. King Saysethathirath constructed the city on the curve of the Mekong River in the 16 th century
part of Vientiane is an attractive and interesting settlement along the Mekong River where ancient temples, museums, monuments and parks are all located just a short distance from cosmopolitan capital of Laos, Vientiane has galleries, boutiques, theatres, nightclubs and Internet cafes, making it a major attraction of visitors from all around the globe. Although small, the city offers visitors a great variety
of restaurants serving both Lao and foreign Luang Stupa (Great Sacred Stupa) built in 1566 by King Saysethathirath, That Luang Stupa was rebuilt in 1953. The golden stupa stands 45 meters tall and is believed to contain a relic of Lord Buddha. Today it is the nations most important cultural monument. Symbolizing the coming together of all Lao people it holds a special place in the national
gold colored centerpiece of this stupa echoes the curve of an elongated Lotus bud. The shrine is the focus for the annual That Luang Festival. The festival is celebrated for 7 daysand nights during the twelfth full moon of the Buddhist lunar calendar where monks are presented with flower offerings and residents enjoy traditional cultural performances Luang Stupa is open from 8:00H to 16:00H, except
Mondays and public holidays the ancient temple, it was built in 1565 by King Saysethathirath to house the Emerald Buddha (lost to the Siamese in 1828) as his personal place of worship. For this reason and unlike other temples in Laos, monks have not taken up residence here. During the 1970s the temple was converted from a place of worship into a museum and it now houses nations finest collection of
Buddhist sculpture and artifacts the terrace of HoPra Keo a view overlooking the President Palace (former Royal Palace) and gardens can be enjoyed. The museum is open daily 08:00H to 12:00H and 13:00H to 16:00H Wat Sisaket Temple temple is located in the center of the old city and was built in 1818 by King Anouvong and is Vientianes oldest remaining temple having survived the destination of the city by the
oldest monastery stands intact in its original from and certainly is one of the most interesting in the country. Inside the main hall, the courtyard walls house hundreds of little niches and shelves containing a total of 6,840 Buddha images. Ho Trai is a hall containing many Buddhist manuscripts, which were published in the 18 th century. The temple is also renowned after featuring as the Lao national
emblem at the 1970 Expo Osaka in Japan temple is open daily from 08:00H to 12:00H and memorial monument of Patuxay is perhaps the most prominent landmark in the city. It was constructed in its prominent position on Lanexang Avenue in 1958. While the architecture was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris the design incorporates typical Lao motifs including Kinnari, a mythical birdwoman
visitors can climb to the top of the monument. Which reveals an excellent panoramic view of the city. The monument is open daily from 08:00H to Revolutionary Monument near That Luang Stupa, this simple star-tipped monument was built as a tribute to those who died in the revolutionary struggle between 1945 Wat Simuang Temple original foundation pillar of Vientiane can be found in Wat Simuang, which is located in Ban
Simuang village along the Sethathirath Road. It was built in 1956 and is thought to be guarded by the spirit a local girl called Si. Local legend has it that Nang Si, who was pregnant at the time, leapt to her death as a sacrifice, just as the pillar was being lowered into the hold. A very colorful Phasat Pheung (wax pavilion procession) takes place two days prior to the That Luang Festival in November, which
attracts large crowds to Wat Simuang Temple Ongtue or the temple of the heavy Buddha, houses a 16 th Century Buddha image weighing an incredible ten tons. The temple was built by King Saysethathirath and is found on the street of the same name Sethathirath Road and culture, located on the north of Wat Ongtue Temple. There are many historical elements of interest to those studying Lao art and culture
including the rock sculptures, Buddha image and rock columns depicting Mon and Khmer cultures many of the original items in this temple having to the King of Gods. It was once said that during construction, He transformed himself into an old wise man to assist with construction. Legend also holds that He further transformed himself into an old white monk to help construct the Buddha image. From then on, the temple
became known as Wat Inpeng, which means to Ta Lat Sao or Morning Market on Lanexang Avenue opposite the Post Office, the Morning Market consists of 3 main buildings each with 2 floors. This lively shopping market has become the commercial center of Vientiane. A huge variety of goods are sold among including Lao antiques, textiles, souvenirs, handicrafts, jewelry, and products imported from abroad. The
market is open daily from 07:00H to 17:00H Suan Wattanatham Bandapao or National Ethnic Cultural Park National Ethnic Cultural Park is located 20 kilometers south from Vientiane near the Friendship Bridge. Visitors can follow shady sculpture of Lao literacy heroes and through a small zoo. Afterwards visitors can relax at the Mekongs riverside, where the view of Khau Midthaphab (Friendship Bridge) can be enjoyed