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 Vientiane
- City Sights
That Luang
 The
most famous
landmark of Vientiane is That Luang (Royal Stupa) which was
constructed in 1566 by King Setthatirat and restored in 1935.
The stupa is situated 3km north of the centre of the
city.
Patuxai (Anousavary) - Victory Monument
 The
Victory Monument
is situated at the north end of Lane Xang Avenue and resembles
Paris' Arc de Triomphe - as it is sometimes known. During
the day, the monument can be climbed and makes an excellent
vantage point of the city.
Wat Xieng Khouang
(Buddah Park)
 Buddah
Park is situated about 25 minutes drive outside the centre of
the city. Although not an old temple, it is nevertheless
fascinating for its huge structures that combine Buddhist and
Hindu Philosophies.
Wat Sisaket
 This
temple features over 6,800 buddah images which are all ritually
cleansed at the time of the Lao new year. The temple was
built in 1818 and is the oldest surviving temple in Vientiane.
Lao Revolutionary
Museum
The
museum is housed in a large French colonial building and shows
a collection of artefacts, photographs and paintings of the
history of the Lao People's Revolution.
Wat Ho Prakeo
Situated next to
the Presidential Palace, this temple was the temple of the former
Lao Royal family. Formerly, the temple was the home of
the emerald Buddah that was stolen by the Thais in 1778 and
now resides in Bangkok.
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