Vientiane, Laos

Vientiane, Laos – 2018. Vientiane is the largest city in Laos and is the nation’s capital. It is an interesting and attractive old town with broad boulevards and tree-lined streets and a mix of French-colonial architecture and Buddhist temples. Vientiane became the capital in 1563 and was looted then razed to the ground in 1827 by the Siamese (Thai). It was the administrative capital during French rule and it is the economic center of Laos.
Motorcycle taxis in downtown Vientiane
The Presidential Palace
Patou Say Monument, Vientiane’s Arc de Triomphe
Interior decoration with depictions of the gods Vishnu, Brahma and Indra
Avenue Lane Xang and the Presidential Palace
A winding staircase leading to the upper levels of the Patou Say Monument. There are seven levels and most of them have souvenir stores
A decorative grill over one of the upper level windows of Patou Say Monument
The spire on top of one of the four corner towers of the Patou Say Monument
A strange sign. Something lost in translation?
Very colourful silk material at a store in Talat Sao Mall
One of many gold shops in Talat Sao Mall
We visited a traditional weaving shop in Vientiane. Winding tread onto spools
Drying thread after it has been dyed
Traditional sources of dye
Weaving
A unique toilet in the Green Park Boutique Hotel. A window next to the bathtub looking out into a private atrium
Green Park Boutique Hotel, Vientiane, Laos
Vientiane, Laos
Fancy gifts for sale – The That Luang Festival was approaching
Vientiane, Laos – lots of motorcycles
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