Mekong Riverside in Vientiane, Laos is looking more like the Night Market in Luang Prabang with all the red tents set up in the evening. You can find shoes, clothing, souvenirs, toys, and many more items for sale. If you are hungry, then there are plenty of food stalls selling Lao Food and drinks and other type of snacks for all ages.
For those wanting to work up an appetite, head down to an area where with loud music and people doing aerobic exercise and join in the fun.