Top 5 Tourist Attraction In Vientiane
Vientiane is the capital and largest city in Laos. At the corners of the city remaining European-style buildings and relics of Buddha. Several important buildings such as Buddha Park, Haw Phra, Kaew, Lao National Museum, Patuxay, Pha That Luang, That Dam, Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, Wat Si Muang, Wat Si Saket, and, Wat Sok Pa Luang. Many cultural heritage make it as one of UNESCO's world heritage. Atmosphere of a quiet town away from congestion and be the main tourist attraction. Not many skyscrapers in the city of 600,000. Vehicle traffic on the road too quiet. If you have not been to Vientiane, you will be amazed by this beautiful and captivating city that may become your favorite destination in Laos tours.
Buddha Park
Buddha Park Situated 25 km south from Vientiane tour, Buddha Park has more than 200 Buddhist and Hindu Statues built by concrete especially the Buddhist Statue leaning on arm. Besides, there are many sculptures symbolising for Human, God, Animal and Demon. You can go inside the structure in the shape of a huge pumpkin and enter through an evil mouth nearly 3 meters high to discover 3 floors representing for Hell, Earth and Heaven. If you want to travel to Buddha Park in a small group, don’t hesitate to hire a tuk-tuk with very affordable price.
Wat Si Mung
Wat Si Mung It is believed that this one of the best temple in Southest Asia has massive good luck power. When you are in bad luck, come here and make a wish. And remember to return for send a thank if the wish come true or your luck will be taken back.
Phra Keo Temple
Phra Keo temple brings to visitors an art world with sculptures, carvings and rare artifacts covered by gold, silver or colorful jade. Phra Keo temple not only worships Buddha but this is also a museum exhibiting many Laos’ religious arts. In Vientiane, Wat Phra Keo is the most important and well-known temple after That Luang.
Pha That Luang
Pha That Luang Located at the end of Land Xang Street, That Luang is the world heritage, the symbol of Laos, which is printed on paper money and emblem of this country. That Luang, also known as Pha That Luang, is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa which has been built since 1566 on the ruins of an Indian temple in the 13th century. It is known as the biggest and most important monument in Laos.
Arc de Triumph
Arc de Triumph Sitting at the end of Lane Xang Avenue, between Vientiane Street and That Luang area, Vientiane’s Arc de Triumph (also called Anou Savary before) was built since 1958. Its bottom and outside are simulated The Arc de Triumph de l’Étoile in Paris but the top and inside are designed with featured architecture and breathtaking carvings of Laos.
Buddha Park
Buddha Park Situated 25 km south from Vientiane tour, Buddha Park has more than 200 Buddhist and Hindu Statues built by concrete especially the Buddhist Statue leaning on arm. Besides, there are many sculptures symbolising for Human, God, Animal and Demon. You can go inside the structure in the shape of a huge pumpkin and enter through an evil mouth nearly 3 meters high to discover 3 floors representing for Hell, Earth and Heaven. If you want to travel to Buddha Park in a small group, don’t hesitate to hire a tuk-tuk with very affordable price.
Wat Si Mung
Wat Si Mung It is believed that this one of the best temple in Southest Asia has massive good luck power. When you are in bad luck, come here and make a wish. And remember to return for send a thank if the wish come true or your luck will be taken back.
Phra Keo Temple
Phra Keo temple brings to visitors an art world with sculptures, carvings and rare artifacts covered by gold, silver or colorful jade. Phra Keo temple not only worships Buddha but this is also a museum exhibiting many Laos’ religious arts. In Vientiane, Wat Phra Keo is the most important and well-known temple after That Luang.
Pha That Luang
Pha That Luang Located at the end of Land Xang Street, That Luang is the world heritage, the symbol of Laos, which is printed on paper money and emblem of this country. That Luang, also known as Pha That Luang, is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa which has been built since 1566 on the ruins of an Indian temple in the 13th century. It is known as the biggest and most important monument in Laos.
Arc de Triumph
Arc de Triumph Sitting at the end of Lane Xang Avenue, between Vientiane Street and That Luang area, Vientiane’s Arc de Triumph (also called Anou Savary before) was built since 1958. Its bottom and outside are simulated The Arc de Triumph de l’Étoile in Paris but the top and inside are designed with featured architecture and breathtaking carvings of Laos.
