Patuxai Victory monument is considered as the triumph symbol of the Lao. Patuxai Victory monument lies at the end of Lan Xang Boulevard or Thanon Luang Avenue in northeastern Vientiane is a monument of Lao victory.
Most tourists visiting the capital of Laos are spending time visiting Patuxai Victory Monument, which is considered the symbol of the city. Patuxai Victory monument was constructed to honor the soldiers during the French in the war against the French of the Lao people.
Patuxai is located between the main street of the most beautiful street in the capital, wherever you go from any direction can recognize it from afar. In the middle of the intersection of the streets, Patuxai welcomes the dawn of a new day and it is also the place to watch clear sunset at night.
Through many times unfinished due to lack of funding and many other reasons, so far Patuxai Victory monument has not really accomplished. For the people of Laos, this construction is not continued because it represents a part of the country’s poor history. The project is known as a message so that the future generations understand the difficult past to strive to build country in the future.
Patuxai is somewhat similar to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, but it has the character of Lao culture. These are the Kinari decorative figures – half a woman and half a bird, the reliefs depicting the Rama and the towers of the Lao style.
Follow the spiral staircase, visitors will come to the 7th floor of the tower. The vast space and wide reach of all directions of the capital Vientiane appear in front of visitors. At the town hall, Pha That Luang (World Cultural Heritage, the national symbol of Lao PDR), the largest market in Vientiane, morning Market … all can see from Patuxai. This is a great place to take pictures of the city.
Although retaining the cool look of the cement, Patuxai Victory monument is combined harmoniously in a large and lovely square. When the sun is fading, the Vientiane people gather again. Families walk, children play, the elderly enthusiastic exercise, some couples look at the cool lake together. Patuxai is a great and friendly space of friendly Lao people.
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– Location: At the end of Thanon Lane Xang and diplomatic district.
– Exploring hours: From 08:00 to 04:30 pm (on Mondays to Fridays); and 08:00 am to 05:00 pm (on Saturdays and Sundays).
– Transportation: walking, by bicycle and by tuk tuk.
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