{"id":47030,"date":"2020-01-06T11:57:09","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T18:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/?p=47030"},"modified":"2020-01-06T11:57:09","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T18:57:09","slug":"patuxai-victory-gate-in-vientiane-laos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/2020\/01\/06\/patuxai-victory-gate-in-vientiane-laos\/","title":{"rendered":"Patuxai (Victory Gate) in Vientiane, Laos"},"content":{"rendered":"
In the heart of Vientiane is Patuxai, or Victory Gate, which is Laos’ version of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Just like the arch in Paris, going to the top of Patuxai provides amazing views of the city of Vientiane, which is the capital of Laos. The arch is made up of five levels that represent both the principals representing the coexistence of nations as well as the five principals of Buddhism. Regardless of the meanings of the five levels, today there are markets on each level as you climb to the top offering you the opportunity to buy local items and tourist trinkets.<\/p>\n