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The Presidential Palace is the official residence of the President of Laos, who, by convention, also holds the position of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. It is located on the banks of the Mekong River in the capital city, Vientiane. Located near Sisaket Temple in the junction of Lane Xang Avenue and Settathirath Road, the building was first started in 1973 by the then Royal Lao Government on the grounds that used to house the royal residence. It was designed by local architect Khamphoung Phonekeo but due to political change brought about by the takeover of the communist Pathet Lao in 1975, the building was not completed until much later.

The Presidential Palace finally opened in 1986 and even then only as a venue for government functions and ceremonies. The building is closed to the public. It is a well-known landmark for its imposing yet elegant Beaux-Arts architecture complete with tall colonnades and shaded balconies. The building is surrounded by well-manicured lawns and gardens and fenced off by tall walls and a wrought iron gate.

The elegant Presidential Palace of Vientiane dates back to 1973, serving as the royal residence of the Royal Lao government. Designed by local architect Khamphoung Phonekeo, the building was only completed and opened in 1986 due to the political change and takeover of Pathet Lao in 1975.

The Presidential Palace became the venue for government functions and ceremonies. While closed to the public, it usually attracts photographers with its imposing but elegant Beaux-Arts architecture, tall colonnades, shaded balconies, and wrought-iron gates.

Beautiful, lush gardens surrounding the French colonial structure. The Presidential Palace of Vientiane is best seen at night when it’s illuminated with artificial lights, giving you an opportunity for some spectacular night photography in the Lao capital.

With a great collection of amazing destinations, scrumptious food and thrilling experiences, Laos has become a destination of visitors’ interest. There are a huge number of amazing attractions that would definitely fill your Laos vacations with colors. Among all, the Presidential Palace is one of the most well-known destinations.

Nestled on Lane Xang Street and first constructed in 1973, the Palace’s impressive structure was designed by the talented local architecture Khamphoung Phonekeo. However, an unpredicted event involving the dramatic change in politics that happened due to the takeover of the communist Pathet Lao 2 years after the construction of the palace, the Presidential Palace was still not completed until much later.

Experience ups and downs, the Presidential Palace today becomes an important venue serving government and related ceremonies. It is more than a place for government functions, it is also an obvious representation of the elegant and charming artful style. There are tall colonnades and shaded balconies which offer a panoramic view of the below lawns and lush gardens. With impressive structure and magnificent appearance, the building is an ideal place for photography-taking lovers.

The Presidential Palace of Vientiane