Laos, one of the poorest countries on the planet yet rich in culture and spirit. With a population of seven million, the Laotians are a deeply Buddhist people living under communist rule and it reflects in the photos you're about to see. Here are some of the old and some of the new structures that the people of Lao are very proud of. These photos were taken in the small Capital City, Vientiane. Population 800,000.
Patuxai Gate is a monument built between 1957 and 1968 to commemorate Laos independence from France.
This is a government building located right next to Patuxai. It contains offices for the Ministry of Sciences and Technology.
Pha That Luang is considered the most grand Buhdhist Stupa in the country. It's covered in gold and was last renovated in the 1930s, but is said to have been here since the third century. It's visited by Buddhist from all over Southeast Asia. There are several other structures in the area you can see below.
That Dam, meaning the Black Stupa is believed by some Laotians that it is inhabited by a seven headed "naga" who helped protect them from the invasion by the Siamese army in 1827.
This is the Lao National Cultural Hall.
This is a statue of King Chao Anuovong who reigned over the Kingdom of Laos from 1767-1829. His rule ended when his army was defeated by the invading army of Siam (Thailand) led by King Rama III.
This is the Lao Presidential Palace lit up at night.
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wow i have never been, it looks beautiful.
Thank you. I'll be putting out lots of work over the next week. I hope you enjoy!
Very good photos and information. I stayed on the same street as the Lao National Cultural Hall for one trip. My photos highlight the trash and lack of landscaping effort. Yours is much better.
Love your Patuxai Gate at sunset. I think there is shopping in there. did you go in?
Thank you for resteeming my work. I did not go in. I just walked under the gate. I just posted a super well done Travel Report : Koh Pha Ngan. Might be worth a look. Thank you as always for your continued support! -Dan
WOW!!! Beautiful pictures - that looks like an amazing place to tour .. I cannot even imagine staying there for $12 per night .. was the inside as beautiful as the outside? That would be $500+ per night here in the US .. Thank you for sharing :) SUNSHINE247
Thank you so much for the nice compliment. Yes I'd say so, equally nice. 12 dollars a night is 360 a month rent, try living in a $15,000 a month place. That's 500 a night. Sometimes things just don't add up.
I agree .. Have a fun day and I look forward to your next post!! SUNSHINE247
Thank you! Hope you have had a great day as well. Just posted a bunch of real life photos Vientiane if you're interested. Thank you @sunshine247.
I am going to hop on over and check it out ") Have a GREAT day!!!! SUNSHINE247
Felt like I was there. Upvoted.
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welcome to Laos . welcome to Vientiane & Luangprabang.
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Beautiful post thank you for sharing
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great work as always!
Thank you!