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Morning Market

| Thalat Sao, Vientiane, Laos
Ranked #6 of 9 shopping in Vientiane
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
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Leeds
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012
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I went to this market back in 2005 and found charming laid back and with some lovely stalls. This time I couldn't recognise it, they have built a shopping mall next door so I would no longer call it a market just a shopping mall. Also they are very reluctant to negotiate, even by a small amount, so not really... More

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Hong Kong, China
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

Very surprised and impressed when we fell across this place while walking around Vientiane. It was a pleasure browsing. Absolutely no hassle or pressure. We even got my belt repaired for free. Go and enjoy we will visit again! More

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Milan, Italy
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 27, 2011
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Every city in Lao has a day or night market where you can find plenty of crap like the iphone5 (which is not yet available for real) but hidden here and there you'll find some gems like the mah jong in a stone box which I bought for the equivalent of 50 bucks and is really cool: it looks old... More

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Malaysia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2009
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The 'Morning Market' in Vientiane is called Talat Sao and is one of the must visit places when visiting Laos. This morning market is located at the eastern corner of Lan Xang Rd. and Khu Vieng Rd. in the heart of Vientiane, it opens 7:00 in the morning and stays open till around 4:00pm daily and is full of locals... More

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jambes
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012
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92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2009
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