Talat Sao (Morning Market)
ຕະຫຼາດເຊົ້າ
Vientiane's largest traditional market and shopping complex, where you can buy Lao textiles, silverware, coffee and everyday goods.
Talat Sao, despite its name meaning “Morning Market,” is open all day. It is located at the junction of Lan Xang Road and Patuxai Avenue in the city centre. The old market has two floors of stalls that sell traditional Lao silk sarongs (sinh), handwoven brocade, silverware, wood carvings, Lao coffee and tea, and prices are negotiable. Next door, the newly built Talat Sao Mall has a supermarket, phone shops and a food court. It is a good place to buy souvenirs and exchange money, and it is about 2.5 km from That Luang and 1 km from Patuxai. Traffic around the market is congested, so keep your belongings safe.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- That Dam
- Wat Si Saket
- Haw Phra Kaew
- Presidential Palace (Haw Kham)
- Patuxai
- Nam Phou Fountain
- Wat Si Muang
- COPE Visitor Centre