Travel to Laos, Vientiane

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🇱🇦 Review: Vientiane Trip – Lao Mai Museum

🗓 This trip is an adventure in Vientiane. A simple capital filled with the charm of art, culture, and nature.

🪵 Highlights: Lao Wood Museum

📍 Location: Conveniently located near Vientiane Wattay International Airport, not far from the city center.
🕰 Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on Sundays)
💰 Admission: Very cheap, sometimes free.

🏛 Atmosphere & Exhibits
• This museum collects rare woods and local Lao wood art.
• Highlights include carved wooden doors, antique furniture, and Lan Xang-style handicrafts.
• Displays culturally valuable woods such as rosewood, teak, and rare native Lao woods.
• There's also a display area showcasing the local arts of various ethnic groups, including Hmong, Khmer, and Lao Lum.

📷 A must-see for photographers! There's a spot to take photos with the carved woodwork, which resembles works of art in the middle of the forest.

🤎 My impressions after visiting

“This is Vientiane's hidden gem… It's not a dry museum, but it offers a warm, profound, and truly respectful appreciation for the craftsmanship of Laotian craftsmen.

Ideal for:
• Those interested in woodworking art
• Students
• Tourists looking to experience authentic Lao culture without the masses

🛵 How to get there:
• From Vientiane city center, it takes approximately 15-20 minutes by tuk-tuk or taxi.
• If you're driving yourself, there's parking in front of the building.