Frankly speaking, when I first came to Vientiane, it was hard to believe that it was a capital. Everything looked so poor:(
We were on the way to the embassy. I was looking at the window, thinking when we would finally enter the city. I was expecting to see something else. But it appeared we had already been in the city centre.
During my first few visits I walked around taking pictures of streets, people, the famous arch, the Patuxai monument which reminds my beloved France ๐
Moreover, wherever you go you always see some "rues" ๐
I was amazed by the beauty of Buddhist temples. Frankly, I still am:) I think both in Thailand and in Laos they are gorgeous.
Of course if you are in Vientiane, you should definitely take a walk along the riverside, to see the Presidential Palace
and the monument of the King Chao Anouvong
The statue is situated in a beautiful park which was built in 2010 to honor the King.
At night this park turns into a night Market. By the way, it is one of the Vientiane sightseeing as well๐
One more place to visit is the That Dam or "black stupa". It's the most important Vientiane's historical landmark.
There is also a historical museum in the city which is worth visiting. But be prepared to share a tear there. All the exhibitions are dedicated to the war. I have dozens of pictures. It deserves to be a separate post.
That is my list of sightseeing in Vientiane.
What do you like visiting in this city? I also heard about the Buddha Park. But I've never been there yet. Have you?
๐With love from Laos
Yours ะะฐัะฐัะฐ ๐