Useful information
Description
A dozen or so active pagodas follow one another on either side of the avenue, several of which were built by Setthathirath, the first king of Vientiane. However, all of them feature the characteristic elements of a typical Lao vat: a drum tower, library, colourful frescoes relating stories from the life of the Buddha, kuti (monks' quarters), and funerary stupas. The most beautiful pagodas are considered to be Vat Inpeng, Vat Ongteu, Vat Haisok and Vat Mixay.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide238 m - Quai Fa Ngum, Vientiane
- The Green Guide283 m - Angle Th. Setthathirath et Th. Chantakhoumane, Vientiane
- The Green Guide318 m - Th. Samsenthai, Vientiane
More tourist attractions in Vientiane
Where to sleepnearby
- From $49ibis Vientiane Nam Phu24 m - Namphu Ban Xieng Ngneung,Chantabury District, 01000 Vientiane
- From $42Bloom Boutique Hotel & Cafe130 m - Rue Setthathilath XiengNgeun Village, Chanthaboury District, Vientiane, Laos P.D.R, Vientiane
- From $21Central Vienna Hotel212 m - Samsenthai Road, Unit 118, Sieng Ngeum Village, 01000 Vientiane
More hotels in Vientiane
The Green Guide
Buy onRenting a car, an attractive proposition for the holidays
Renting a car
Renting a car can be financially advantageous. Check out our car rental service and all its many benefits.
My MICHELIN account
Work in progress.
