Full-Day Vientiane Sightseeing Tour with Buddha Park Visit

9 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English

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Overview

Get the most of out of your visit to Vientiane, the laid-back capital of Laos, with this comprehensive sightseeing excursion. During the course of your day you'll explore Vat Sisaket, a monastery that dates to 1818, visit a Buddhist-themed museum of art and sculpture, see the city's famous 'Anousavali' (Victory Gate) and discover a Buddhist statue park. A traditional lunch is also included.

Discover the many charms of Vientiane during this city sightseeing tour
Explore the city's ancient Buddhist monasteries and stupas
Check out the famous Anousavali 'Victory Gate,' modeled after the French 'Arc de Triomphe'
Wander through an incredible assortment of Buddhist sculptures at the Buddha Park
Enjoy an included traditional lunch as well as round-trip hotel transport
Shop for souvenirs at the sprawling Talat Sao market (time permitting)

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Receive a pickup from your Vientiane hotel in the morning, before continuing to Vat Sisaket, the oldest monastery in the city. Wander amid the more than 6,800 Buddha images and statues that decorate the monastery's interior as you learn about its well-preserved interior and main hall. Next, travel to Ho Phra Keo, a one-time royal temple that today houses a Buddhist museum of art and sculpture. The complex is known for its extensive collection of Buddha sculptures, as well as for being the original home of the famous Emerald Buddha that now resides in Bangkok. Proceed on to the next stop at That Luang, one of the most revered shrines in all of Laos. Get a sense for this 147-foot-tall (45-meter), gold-covered stupa and its unique banana-flower shape. During your stop you'll also learn about the shrine's history, including its role as a home for a relic from the Lord Buddha. Continue to Anousavali, also known as the Victory Gate or Patouxai, a dramatic arch that bears a striking resemblance to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. This monument, first constructed in 1958, includes a number of eye-catching designs like the 'Kinnaree' (bird woman) that pay tribute to Lao culture. If you're feeling ambitious, scale the steps to the top of the arch for views of the city below (entrance fee not included). Take a break midday for lunch at a traditional restaurant before continuing to Vientiane's well-known Buddha Park, first built by a local monk in the 1950s. Wander among the park's collection of mythological statues, each connected to the themes of Buddhism. If you happen to visit on a weekend, you'll also observe the numerous locals that flock to this unique green space to relax and socialize. Make your way back toward your hotel, stopping at the Talat Sao market if time permits. This local bazaar offers a startling array of goods ranging from food to jewelry to clothing and handicrafts. You'll be dropped off at your hotel around 5pm.

Full-Day Vientiane Sightseeing Tour with Buddha Park Visit

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