That Dam Stupa

It's beautiful. There is a few cafes around it. You can chill and have a drink at the cafes while enjoying the majestic view of the stupa. Recommended!

Nothing much to see. More for historical value. It’s an unadorned average size stupa which also acts as the centre of small roundabout.

Listen, there's a seven headed dragon sleeping under this thing. Meditate on that. Then go get a strawberry matcha latte at Hichillico Café and think about what you've done.

There isn't really THAT much to see and do In Vientiane; I guess that in part explains why the town (village?) hasn't thrived and the population hasn't increased to a useful level, hence the economy like the village is woefully impoverished in many aspects, although not culturally. For me this modest, unkempt, dilapidated relic is a visual metaphor for Vientiane in so far as it's just about worth seeIng but shouldn't be if it had more to offer. That said, if you pass it by your life will not be impeded.

Nice structure among french architect combine with contemporary urban. Good restaurant around. English speaking staff, well serve, afforable western food with mixed Lao's cuisine. Lot of trees with fruits, there are many birds gather chit chat, have fun, eating in the late noon, beautiful sunset.

That Dam, known as the Black Stupa, is an ancient Buddhist monument standing in the middle of a roundabout in central Vientiane, Laos. Its origins are uncertain but it is believed to date back several centuries, possibly the 16th century, and its name comes from its dark, weather-worn appearance after the original plaster and any ornamentation eroded over time. Local legend says the stupa was once covered in gold that was taken by Siamese invaders in the 1820s, and that a mythical seven-headed Naga serpent lives within it to protect the city in times of crisis. Today it remains a culturally significant and mysterious landmark, symbolizing resilience and local folklore.

Its history makes it more interesting but its worth just to stop a second at this calm roundabout and stare at the Stupa

I felt the energy once I got closer,beautiful,unfortunately the night before rain very hard and I wasn’t able to walk in the garden