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• Visit Vat Sisaket, the oldest original temple in Vientiane.
Built in 1818, Vat Sisaket is the sole survivor of an invasion
in 1828. Vat Sisaket features remarkable frescoes and 6,840
Buddha images.
• Nearby is Ho Phra Keo, once the royal temple of Lao
monarchy. Built in 1565, Ho Phra Keo has been used as a museum
since 1970 and contains some of the finest Buddhist sculptures
and artifacts in the country. The main structure originally
housed the famous Emerald Buddha that now resides in Bangkok’s
Wat Phra Keo.
• One of the most photographed images of Vientiane is
Patousay, the victory gate also known as Anousavari. Constructed
in 1958, its architecture is inspired by the Arc of Triumph
in Paris.
• Another famous Vientiane landmark is the That Luang
Stupa. King Setthathirath built this great sacred stupa in
1566. Its central structure is 45 meters tall and echoes the
curving lines of an elongated lotus. The original stupa was
said to contain relics of Lord Buddha.
• Continue to visit the Morning Market (Talaat Sao),
known for its superior silk weaving, metal work, and woodcarving.
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