Vientiane Night Market

Take a stroll along the river front in Vientiane at night and you can’t fail to miss this giant sprawling market, with its instantly recognisable red-roofed stalls and crowds of tourists who come to snap up a bargain – or to just soak up the laidback Mekong atmosphere.

Vendors begin to set up their stalls around sunset, selling all the typical night market products you’d expect such as souvenirs, electronics, clothes, accessories, and paintings - although you can find some more unique items if you look hard enough. The promenade is well worth a visit in the evening for its gorgeous sunset alone, as well as the array of streetside eating options that seem to pop up on every corner.