Laos

Hey Vientiane~ Capital city of Laos... Indochina baby! Anyway, lots of my friends keep saying you're going to Laos for vacation? What do they have there???

Frankly speaking, I did not have any itinerary for this trip. Me and my girls just went on the Air Asia plane, and arrived at Vientiane with no knowledge of the place. Haha
Thankfully we had already booked our 2 night stay at Sengtawan Hotel. From the help of free wifi and our courage to ask around, we had found out lots of attractions in Vientiane but sadly we managed to cover only few during this trip

That Dam
That Dam was said to be the home of the seven headed dragon which serve to protect Vientiane from any invaders. Now it is a place where you can just hang around chit chatting or even picnic. I've also found few candles that was carved which I think is used for their prayers

That Dam

Carved candles

Sisaket Temple
Known as the oldest temple in Vientiane that still stand strong after the Siamese invasion.
There are few restoration of the painting in the inside of the temple has been done. No photo taking is allowed inside the temple to protect and reserved the painting on the walls

Sisaket Temple

Took a picture with the young monks

Night Market
Open at the evening around 4pm until 10pm, local time. There are lots of souvenirs you can buy for your loved ones, t-shirts, bags, and lots of interesting items. But always remember to bargain! >.<

Patuxai (Victory Gate)
A monument that was built for the honour of the people who fought for their independence from France. Other than the Laos art concept on the monument, it is similar to Arc de Triomphe of Paris

Patuxai

Riding bicycle at the Patuxai Park

Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)
Located 24km from Vientiane city. Known to be the place where sculptures of the Hindu and Buddha concepts is placed in 1 park.  There are few options to choose from. You may go there by no 14 bus which cost around 5,000 kip per person, a taxi for return trip 200,000 kip and also tuk tuk return trip same as the taxi. You should bargain when dealing with tuk tuk but the best transportation would be to take a taxi since there are still few constructions being done on the road and it is very dusty along the way.

Buddha Park

Sleeping Buddha

Most of the attractions are just nearby the city, and it is really nice to just rent a bicycle to go around the city. It only cost me 10,000 kip for a full day rent.

Sunset at Mekong River

Access to halal food is easy which can be found near the Mekong Promenade such as Fathima Restaurant, Ashifa Restaurant, Noor Restaurant and many more. You can also find few halal snacks in the mini market. Just look for the halal logo printed on the snack packaging.

I will like to come again to Laos for Luang Prabang and Champasak... I wish I wish I wish!

Until next trip! See ya!