Vientiane

A panoramic view of Vientiane presents you from Patuxai.

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Vientiane is both the capital of Laos and its most populace city. With an estimated population of over 234,000, it is the perfect place to start your visit to Laos. Culture, food, sports, history, handicrafts and lifestyle await you.

Hightlights

Pha That Luang

Pha That Luang, a Buddhist stupa located in Vientiane, is also a proud symbol of Lao national identity. A must have on any traveler's "to visit" list interested in Lao history, religion and architecture.

Haw Phra Kaeo

Originally the Lao monarchy's royal temple, Haw Phra Kaew has outlived its life as a temple. It has been converted into a musuem housing some of Laos' best Buddhist sculptures.

Patuxai

Vientiane's version of Paris' Arc de Triomphe, Patuxai is a great place to check out panoramic city views of Vientiane or to just soak in some relaxing city atmosphere.

Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park)

Built recently in the 1900's, Xieng Khuan or more affectionately Buddha Park is a casual and fun park (good for the kids too) that is full of Buddhist and Hindu sculpture, landscape and scripture.

Wat Si Saket

Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, it also has a very visit worthy museum showcasing thousands of Buddha statues, some from as early as the 15th century.

Lao National Museum

Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, it also has a very visit worthy museum showcasing thousands of Buddha statues, some from as early as the 15th century.

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