Mekong Riverfront
Vientiane is sited right on the Mekong River, and the riverfront area of town is a nice place to spend an evening, along with…
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Vientiane Travel Attractions
General Information about Vientiane province Located : About 70 kilometers, north of the capital Vientiane. (Divided from the capital Vientian in 1983) Total Area : 15,927 square meters Population …
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Nam Ngun Lake
Located 90km north of Vientiane municipality is the Nam Ngum reservoir, a huge artificial lake created as part of a hydroelectric scheme. The lake…
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Tham Chang Cave This cave is Vang Vieng tourist resort, 2km from the town center. There are beautiful views of the village and rice…
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Laos was once a colony of France however the Patouxai monument would give you a good clue. The Patouxai anchors one end of Lane…
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The Ho Prakeo, a chapel that once held the Emerald Buddha that is now in Bangkok\’s Grand Palace. Next to the presidential palace, in…
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The classical French facade of the Presidential Palace. At the base of Lane Xang street is the Beaux Arts styled Presidential Palace. It was…
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About a mile north of Vientiane\’s city center is the most important shrine in Laos, the Pha Tat Luang, a symbol of both the…
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This famous site is just across the street from the Presidential Palace which is Vientiane\’s oldest surviving monastery, Wat Sisaket. The temple was built…
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GuideThis site perhaps the busiest temple in Vientiane is Wat Si Muang. The temple is near the eastern entrance to the city center, on…
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The site of Xieng Khuan, or Buddha Park, is a rather grotesque park located about 25km southeast of Vientiane, Laos. In Xieng Khuan, which…
Read storyVang Vieng Hill Tribe Villages
There are several villages set around Vang Vieng Town. The most recommended are Ban Nam Yen: Yao village, 3km from Tham Nang Phomh, Ban…
Read storyPhou Khao Khouay National Park
The Phou Khao Khouay National Park is located some 70km from Vientiane, and is 2,000 sq km in extent. Within its boundaries are several…
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