- Vientiane:
Laos is a great spot for those who are interested in handicrafts and antiques. In particular, Vientiane is well known for textile products, jewelry, accessories, decorations,… Vientiane is the best place to window-shopping.
Vientiane is the best place to window-shopping- source: internet
Morning Market (Talat Sao):
Morning Market is the largest and most famous commercial shopping center in Vientiane. The market is open early, goods are plentiful, including items from Thailand and Vietnam. Customers can find here all items available in Vientiane from handicrafts, jewelry,… Purchasing is quite easy, just sign, the sellers would understand and people can buy the items they want. Like in Vietnam, when shopping in Laos markets in general, tourist should haggle.
Products in Morning market are plentiful- source: internet
Samsenthai, Panggkam and Setthathirat Street:
These are the streets covered of many handicraft shops. With a variety kinds of both modern and traditional style, which would surprise all those who are in favor of these products. Samsenthai is also a street with many jewelry shops, mostly made of gold and silver, which are very attractive and fancy. Laos travel tours
- Luang Prabang:
Like Vientiane, Luang Prabang – the former capital of Laos is also an amazing shopping destination.
Luang Prabang Night Market:
Travelers to Luang Prabang are not only eager to admire famous temples or royal palace but they also are curious about colorful Luang Prabang night market. The quieter ancient Luang Prabang in the daytime is, the more boisterous, animated and vibrant Luang Prabang night market is. Right from 4pm, goods have been gathered and available from everywhere. Here, visitors can choose from Laos fabrics, bags, robes, silver souvenirs to bronze Buddha statues or paper paintings, wooden Buddha drawings,… Price at this place is unstable and foreigners are advised to bargain.
Luang Prabang night market- source: internet
Kopnoi:
Situated in Ban Apha, beside Phousi Mountain and Nam Kham River, Kopnoi is renowned for its handicraft products made from natural ingredients involving clothing, jewelry, silk fabrics, accessories and aromas.
Lisa Regale:
Lisa Regale is a chain of shops spanning from Wat Khily to Wat Xieng Thong, which specialize in offering traditional Lao clothing, fabrics and silk products, as well as products that incorporate European styles.
Lisa Regale – a chain of famous shops in Luang Prabang- source internet
- Savanakhet:
As the second largest economic center of Laos, Savanakhet is home to many bustling urban areas, crowded boutiques, a lot of buyers and sellers. Products here are also abundant, there are many imported and duty free items with very affordable prices.
Savanxay Market:
Only about 100 meters far away from the central bus station, Savanxay Market is a very interesting and attractive shopping place. In addition to usual commodities found in markets such as fresh food and meat, food court of the market is also famous for its delicious Lao specialties. The most popular attractions of this market are rich and varied souvenir items, handicraft stalls with exquisite and fancy products, brocade textiles, beautiful fabrics with unique traditional Lao pattern.
Duty Free Shop Dao Heuang
Dao Heuang is a shopping spot providing a wide range of duty-free items at reasonable prices such as chocolate, alcohol, cigarettes, cigar cigars, coffee, household electrical products. Handicrafts, silk fabrics and jewelry are also easily found here.
Singapore Market
Possessing a four-floor building, Singapore Market is the largest market in Savanakhet. The goods here are mainly imported from Thailand, China, Vietnam including fresh food and household items…
It has been said that shopping is one great experience of each trip when coming to a new land. Today, ancient Laos is not only famous for its ancient temple and unique dishes as well. Not only that, if travelers come to Laos, they will surely be overwhelmed by the world of various shopping destinations here.
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