Timeline
09:00
Arrive at Morning Market when it opens. Browse the two floors of textiles, electronics, and watches. Be cautious of counterfeit items on the first floor.
09:45
Walk two minutes to Café Simuang Gourmet for a coffee or light snack. It is open from 07:30, so it will be ready for you.
10:30
Visit Wat Si Muang. Explore the active religious compound and try lifting the small Buddha statue three times from its cushion to make a wish.
Local tip
The Market closes at 16:00, so this morning plan ensures you catch it while it is fully open. Café Simuang is open daily until 19:00.
Check before you go
- Morning Market is open 09:00-16:00.
- Café Simuang Gourmet is open Mo-Su 07:30-19:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vientiane (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).