Location
Patuxai Monument
ປະຕູໄຊ / Patuxai, literally meaning Victory Gate or Gate of Triumph. A a war monument in the centre of Vientiane, Laos, built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai was dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. Also called Patuxai Arch or the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane as it resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Pa That Luang
ວຽງຈັນ or ທາດຫຼວງ / Great Stupa, is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the center of the city of Vientiane, Laos. Since its initial establishment, suggested to be in the 3rd century, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions as recently as the 1930s due to foreign invasions of the area. It is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol.
Wat Sisaket Temple
ວັດສີສະເກດ / Wat Sisaket, a Buddhist Wat built in the Siamese style of Buddhist architecture, with a surrounding terrace and an ornate five-tiered roof, rather than in the Lao style.
Wat Si Saket features a cloister wall with more than 2,000 ceramic and silver Buddha images. The temple also houses a museum.
