Vientiane travel sites

Vientiane is sited right on the Mekong River, and the riverfront area of town is a nice place to spend an evening, along with everyone…

Located 90km north of Vientiane municipality is the Nam Ngum reservoir, a huge artificial lake created as part of a hydroelectric scheme. The lake is…

Laos was once a colony of France however the Patouxai monument would give you a good clue. The Patouxai anchors one end of Lane Xang…

The classical French facade of the Presidential Palace. At the base of Lane Xang street is the Beaux Arts styled Presidential Palace. It was originally…

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 Buddhist…

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 between…

GuideThis site perhaps the busiest temple in Vientiane is Wat Si Muang. The temple is near the eastern entrance to the city center, on the…

There are several villages set around Vang Vieng Town. The most recommended are Ban Nam Yen: Yao village, 3km from Tham Nang Phomh, Ban Samsavath:…

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 forest…