Laos Travel & Tourism

📁 Monument, Observation Deck

Patuxai – Highlights

• War monument in the center of Vientiane
• Resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
• Landscaped park with numerous palm trees
• Panoramic views of Vientiane from the summit

Opening Hours

• Daily: 09:00 – 18:00

Entrance Fee

• Summit: 3,000 kip

📁 Charity, Museum
📝 Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise (COPE)

COPE Visitor Centre – Highlights

• Locally operated non-profit organization in Vientiane
• Provider of rehabilitation services for disabled Laotians
• Exhibition about Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in Laos
• Documentaries of UXO survivors and COPE programs

Opening Hours

• Daily: 08:30 – 17:00

Entrance Fee

• Free entrance
• Donations welcome

🌐 Main Website

📁 Religious Site, Monument, Architecture

Pha That Luang – Highlights

• Historic 44m-tall golden Buddhist stupa
• Magnificent architecture with Lao identity
• Numerous Lao and Khmer sculptures
• Massive golden reclining Buddha nearby

Opening Hours

• Tue-Sun: 08:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 16:00
• Mon: Closed

Entrance Fee

• General: 5,000 kip

📁 Park, Statue, Religious

Buddha Park – Highlights

• Hundreds of fascinating religious sculptures
• Unusual variety of Buddhist and Hindu figures
• Large reclining Buddha statue with ad hoc shrine
• Massive pumpkin structure with accessible interiors

Opening Hours

• Daily: 08:00 – 16:30

Entrance Fee

• General: 5,000 kip
• Photography: +3,000 kip

📁 Religious Site, Architecture

Wat Si Saket – Highlights

• Old Buddhist temple in Siamese style
• Thousands of Buddha images inside
• Richly decorated five-tiered roof
• Notable placements of Buddha images

Opening Hours

• Daily: 08:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 16:00

Entrance Fee

• General: 5,000 kip

📁 Religious Site, Architecture

Wat Ong Teu – Highlights

• Historic Buddhist monastery
• Exceptional Lao architecture
• Large bronze Buddha image
• Ornately decorated shrines

Opening Hours

• Daily: 08:00 – 17:00

Entrance Fee

• Free admission

📁 Religious Site, Museum, Garden

Haw Pha Kaeo – Highlights

• 16th-century temple with elaborate wood carvings
• Striking architecture surrounded by lovely gardens
• Collection of Laotian Buddha images and artefacts

Opening Hours

• Daily: 08:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 16:00

Entrance Fee

• General: 5,000 kip

📁 Religious Site, Architecture, Garden

Wat Si Muang – Highlights

• Popular temple where visitors can make offerings
• Striking facade with decorated walls and gilded roofs
• Elaborate wood carvings and multiple paintings inside
• Nearby public park with statue of King Sisavang Vong

Opening Hours

• Daily: 06:00 – 19:00

Entrance Fee

• General: 3,000 kip

📁 Park, Promenade, Panorama

Mekong Riverside Park – Highlights

• Lovely public park with riverside promenade
• Night market selling local foods & handicrafts
• Picnic areas with remote views over Thailand
• Spectacular sunset backdrop over Mekong river

Opening Hours

• Park – Daily: 24 hrs
• Night Market – Daily: 18:00 – 22:00

Entrance Fee

• Free admission

📁 Monument, Landmark

That Dam – Highlights

• Historic stupa in the central roundabout
• Weathered structure full of local legends
• Near to the Talat Sao morning markets

Opening Hours

• Daily: 24 hrs

Entrance Fee

• Free admission