Your Ultimate Guide to Night Markets in Asia

Discover the best day and night markets across Asia, organized by country and location to help you find local treasures.

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Vientiane Riverside Night Market

Vientiane Riverside Night Market

Vientiane's Mekong riverside market, with handicrafts, silk scarves and food stalls at sunset.

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Fa Ngum Road, Mekong Riverside, Vientiane, Laos

The Riverside Night Market sets up on the Mekong promenade near Chao Anouvong Park.

What to expect

Hundreds of red-roofed stalls selling Lao textiles, clothes, handicrafts, jewellery and souvenirs.

What to eat

Sticky rice, grilled meat, papaya salad, noodle soup and fruit shakes.

Visitor tips

Listed daily, about 5 pm to 10 pm; the liveliest hours are about 6-8:30 pm.
Bring cash.
Bargain politely.

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