Vientiane lets you combine That Luang, Wat Sisaket, Hor Phra Keo and Patuxay in one day.
The Lao Ministry of Culture and Tourism lists admission to each at 30,000 kip. That Luang closes on Mondays and opens Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00. Patuxay opens daily 8:00 to 17:00 and you can climb to the top.
Seeing all four costs 120,000 kip per person. Prices were checked on 4 November 2026.
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- Vientiane Capital (official tourism) (Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Lao PDR)
- Admission: 30,000 kip each
- That Luang: Closed Monday; 8:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00
- Patuxay: Daily 8:00–17:00
- That Luang Festival: Mid-November, one week
What is That Luang and when is it open?
The official website calls That Luang the most important national cultural monument. The stupa was built in 1566 by King Saysetthathirath and restored in 1953. It is 45 metres tall and believed to contain a relic of the Buddha.
It opens Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00, and closes on Mondays. Admission is 30,000 kip. It closes over lunch, so go in the morning.
How do I combine the temples and museum?
Wat Sisaket was built in 1818 by King Anouvong and is the only old temple left intact after the Siamese destruction of 1828. Its cloister walls hold 6,840 Buddha images. It opens daily 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00, and closes on public holidays.
Hor Phra Keo, across the street, was built in 1565 for the Emerald Buddha and rebuilt in 1936; since the 1970s it has been a museum of Buddhist sculpture. It opens daily 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00. Both cost 30,000 kip.
| Place | Hours | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| That Luang | Tue–Sun 8:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00 | 30,000 kip |
| Wat Sisaket | Daily 8:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00 | 30,000 kip |
| Hor Phra Keo | Daily 8:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00 | 30,000 kip |
| Patuxay | Daily 8:00–17:00 | 30,000 kip |
Per the Lao Ministry of Culture and Tourism, checked 4 November 2026.
What do I see at Patuxay?
Patuxay is a memorial built in 1957 on Lanexang Avenue. The Arc de Triomphe inspired it, but the design adds Lao motifs such as the Kinnaly, a mythical half-bird, half-woman. You can climb to the top for a view over the city. It opens daily 8:00 to 17:00; admission is 30,000 kip.
How much for all four?
That Luang, Wat Sisaket, Hor Phra Keo and Patuxay cost 4 × 30,000 = 120,000 kip per person, or 240,000 kip for two. That Luang closes on Mondays, so do all four Tuesday to Sunday; Wat Sisaket closes on public holidays.
When are the festivals?
The biggest festival, Boun Pha That Luang, is held around mid-November. It starts at Wat Si Muang with a procession to That Luang, lasts a week and ends with fireworks on the full-moon night. A wax-castle procession is held at Wat Si Muang two days before.
Boat races take place in mid-October; on the evening of Boun Ok Phansa, the day before, people float candle-lit banana-leaf boats on the Mekong. Dates follow the lunar calendar, so check the official announcement.
What should I eat?
The official website names tam mak-hung (spicy green papaya salad), laap (spicy minced meat salad) and ping kai (grilled chicken) as signature dishes. We don't pick restaurants or prices here. A night market runs on the Mekong riverside 17:00 to 22:00.
What should I check before I go?
That Luang closes on Mondays and Wat Sisaket on public holidays. If you visit in November, check the That Luang Festival dates first. Local police are on 1191.
FAQ
How much is That Luang?
30,000 kip. Closed on Mondays.
When is Patuxay open?
Daily 8:00 to 17:00; admission 30,000 kip.
When is Wat Sisaket closed?
On public holidays. Otherwise 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00.
How much for all four sites?
120,000 kip per person, 240,000 kip for two.
When is the That Luang Festival?
Around mid-November for a week, ending with fireworks on the full-moon night.
Sources
- Vientiane Capital · Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Lao PDR · accessed 2026-11-04
Information was checked against the official sources listed above. Opening hours, fees and fares can change; please confirm with the venue or operator before you visit.