Vientiane's very own replica of the French monument, with a Laotian twist, of course. Built from concrete donated by the US government, intended for a runway. Beautiful at sunset, as the lights begin to illuminate the facade.
On Lane Xang Avenue, the Laotian Champs Elysee
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Ask for Patuxai (pronounced "pa tuu chai"). People are unlikely to recognise the French or English names.
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