Silk
Fabric and bright thread.
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Talat Sao, «morning market», is the central market in the heart of the Lao capital, Vientiane, at the eastern corner of Lan Xang Road and Khu Vieng Road, about 2 km from the city centre in a straight line. The market opens daily from early morning until mid-afternoon, and the old building has two storeys under several sloping roofs. A modern four-storey shopping centre with indoor parking was built beside it at an estimated cost of US$27 million. Many small shops sell Lao silk, bright thread, gold and silver jewellery, woodcarvings and musical instruments, alongside electronics, housewares, groceries and fruit, plus simple places to eat. It can be almost empty or packed depending on the time of day and the weather, and mornings are best, before the midday heat. The Patuxai monument stands on the same Lan Xang Road, so the two fit into one walk. Bargain in the small shops.
Fabric and bright thread.
Gold and silver.
Four storeys.
Corner of Lan Xang Road and Khu Vieng Road, Vientiane, Laos
That DamThat Dam, meaning «Black Stupa», is a large old Buddhist stupa standing in the m4 minutes walk
Wat Si SaketVientiane's oldest surviving temple, built by King Anouvong in 1818 in the style5 minutes walk4.5
Haw Phra KaewA former royal temple built by King Setthathirath in 1565-1566, after he moved t6 minutes walk4.4
PatuxaiThe Victory Gate, a huge monument built between 1957 and 1968 at the end of the 9 minutes walk4.3Morning to mid-afternoon.
Yes, in small shops.