Vientiane

Vientiane Patuxai

On the banks of the Mekong River,

near the border with Thailand, lies the capital of Laos, Vientiane. Although capital of a country in Southeast Asia, Vientiane is a small city, and very charming with plenty of influences from Paris. The major landmark of Vientiane is the Patuxai (Victory Gate), built in 1960 to commemorate the struggle for independence from France. Curiously the Patuxai resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The Great Stupa (Pha That Luang) is an important Buddhist temple built in the 3rd century. The Black Stupa (That Dam) is also a temple to visit, such as Wat Si Saket the oldest temple in Vientiane. It’s worth strolling along the Mekong River. Around Vientiane lies the Buddha Park, there are daily excursions. Hotels in Vientiane

What to visit in Vientiane: Patuxai; Great Stupa (Pha That Luang); Buddha Park; Wat Si Saket; Haw Phra Kaew; That Dam (Black Stupa);

Restaurants in Vientiane

• Pizza da Roby
• Doi Ka Noi Restaurant
• Sputnik Burger
• La Cave des Chateaux

Transports in Vientiane

Vientiane Wattay Airport (VTE): There are flights to/from several cities of southeast Asia.

By bus: There are buses and vans to/from Luang Prabang, Thailand and Vietnam.

Map of Vientiane

Map of Vientiane

Where is Vientiane on Map of Vientiane

Where is Vientiane on Map of Laos

Vientiane view

Vientiane Mekong