Vientiane / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Vientiane
Vientiane’s landmarks include Buddhist sites, a riverfront and a monumental arch. Buddha Park lies outside the centre and needs separate transport.
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Pha That Luang
Pha That Luang is a golden Buddhist stupa and an important landmark in Vientiane. If photography is allowed, include space around the structure and be respectful of worshippers.
Search Google MapsPatuxai Monument
Patuxai is a monumental arch on Lan Xang Avenue with decorative Lao motifs. Frame the arch from a safe pedestrian position, then look for a closer architectural detail.
Search Google MapsWat Si Saket
Wat Si Saket is a historic temple in the old part of Vientiane. If the local rules allow photography, frame the exterior quietly and give worshippers priority.
Search Google MapsHaw Phra Kaew
Haw Phra Kaew is a former temple that now houses a museum, opposite Wat Si Saket. Consider the building’s exterior, and check the current rules before photographing inside.
Search Google MapsWat Si Muang
Wat Si Muang is a place of worship associated with Vientiane’s city pillar. If photography is permitted, make a discreet exterior image and leave religious activity undisturbed.
Search Google MapsBuddha Park
Buddha Park, also called Xieng Khouan, contains Buddhist and Hindu-inspired sculptures outside central Vientiane. If permitted, include greenery around a sculpture and plan transport separately.
Search Google MapsThat Dam
That Dam is a dark stupa in a roundabout near the morning market. Photograph it from a safe pedestrian position and check local access and any work at the site.
Search Google MapsMekong riverfront
Vientiane’s riverfront faces the Mekong. Use the walkway or vegetation as a foreground and allow room for the river and horizon in the background.
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