From night markets along the riverfront to tiny tucked away boutique stores offering one-of-a-kind Buddhist artifacts, Vientiane has a surprisingly large selection of shopping options considering its relatively small size. Below, there are the best shopping in Vientiane. Laos travel packages
Vientiane Night Market
The Vientiane Night Market is aimed primarily tourists, with clean, orderly stalls, and all manner of merchandise that make great souvenirs. It all starts around sunset when a small army of sellers begin setting up their red-roofed stalls directly on the riverside street.
- Talat Sao Morning Market
Talat Sao Morning Market in Vientiane
Talat Sao Morning Market in Vientiane, Laos is one of the attractive places when visiting this amazing city. It is located near the center of the city and is a large area to a variety of market produce, stores and eateries and it also has the main bus station and banks nearby. The shopping is top-draw and many major temples are within easy reach. Indochina travel Laos
This market opens 7am in the morning and stays open till around 4pm daily and is full of locals and tourist alike. It is a great place for souvenirs.
- Oot Ni Gallery
Oot Ni Gallery
Oot Ni Gallery is one of the largest and best ancient shops in Vientiane, and is well worth a look if you’re looking for something a little more unique. The shop, which is situated near the National Cultural Hall on Samsenthai Street, shows an assortment of genuine antiques from across Southeast Asia, silver ornaments, handicrafts and artwork.
- Carol Cassidy Lao Textiles
Products of Carol Cassidy Lao Textiles
Carol Cassidy’s Lao Textiles workshop, studio and gallery create woven art. Specializing in 100 percent hand-woven silk, Carol and the 40 Lao artisans she employs produce exquisitely crafted wall hangings, scarves, shawls and custom furnishing fabrics. Carol’s pieces are shown in galleries and museums throughout the Unites States: The Textile Museum in Washington, The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art.
- Vangtong Evening Market
Vangtong Evening Market
Located opposite the National Stadium, Vangtong Evening Market is easy to find – especially when you notice the groups of locals. You’ll find fresh fish, pork and chicken usually being grilled or deep fried or freshly cooked snacks. You’ll notice a range of colorful and pungent curries which have been pre-prepared. The products on sale here are the eatable variety, so that you’ll leave here with a full stomach.
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