Vientiane is the capital of Laos with a population of about 200,000 people. This capital is famous for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere. This is one of the few capitals in Southeast Asia that makes domestic and foreign tourists feel comfortable and natural, like walking in a small village. This is what makes Vientiane a unique and attractive tourist destination in Laos .
Vientiane is located along the northeastern bank of the Mekong River, with major roads running parallel to the river. The capital Vientiane is home to many government offices, shops and hotels. Vientiane Avenue is the largest street in Vientiane, stretching from the presidential palace to the northeast and circling the famous Patuxay and Pha That Luang, creating a unique image for the beautiful capital.
How to get to Vientiane
From Vietnam: You can travel by bus or plane.
Coach: Travel by coach from cities bordering Laos or cities with coaches to Laos such as Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City,...
Airplane: You can choose Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh international airports to fly to Vientiane.
From Vientiane: Visitors can choose to travel by taxi or tuk tuk, pickup - this is a popular means of transportation in Vientiane that you can see anywhere on the road.
What are the famous tourist attractions in Vientiane?
Patuxay Triumphal Arch
The first stop on the Vientiane tour is the Patuxay Triumphal Arch, a unique work of art in this beautiful capital.
Patuxay was started in 1957, Patuxay has an architectural beauty that combines Lao style with the characteristics of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. The purpose of building Patuxay is to commemorate the heroic martyrs who fought and sacrificed during the French resistance war in Laos.
Standing at 55 metres tall and with four sides, the Patuxay Triumphal Arch consists of seven main towers and two secondary ones. The windows on the staircase are designed in the shape of Buddha, creating a subtle combination of religion, architecture and art.
If you visit Patuxay, you will have the opportunity to see the entire city of Vientiane, Laos with impressive views from the top floor.
The Great Stupa Pha That Luang
Pha That Luang Stupa is an impressive place in the Vientiane Laos travel experience . This famous gilded place is located east of the capital Vientiane and is a work with bold Buddhist architecture. Pha That Luang Stupa is a symbol of Laos.
This tower has a structure of many steps, each step represents a different stage of Buddhism from matter to nothingness.
Built in the 16th century on the site of an ancient Khmer temple, the Great Stupa Pha That Luang has gone through many ups and downs in history, but it still remains an important symbol and a must-see destination for all domestic and foreign tourists in Laos.
Phra Keo Temple
The next tourist attraction in Vientiane is Wat Phra Keo. This is the sacred jade Buddha temple of the Lao people, preserving many valuable cultural and artistic works. In particular, there is the jade Buddha statue, the national treasure of Laos. This statue is considered a priceless work of art.
Wat Phra Keo was built in the traditional architectural style of Laos. Coming here, visitors can learn about the unique culture, history and art of Laos.
Wat Sisaket Temple
Wat Sisaket is the next place we recommend when you come to Vientiane. The temple was built in the 17th century and is one of the oldest temples in the capital Vientiane.
Inside the temple's hallway, visitors can see a wall displaying about 2,000 Buddha statues of various sizes.
More than 300 Buddha statues crafted from tin, wood or stone in the typical Laotian art style are located on the other side of the corridor.
Kuang Si
Besides temples and stupas, Vientiane also has extremely impressive natural destinations.
Kuang Si is a waterfall complex consisting of a main waterfall with a height of up to 60m and 2 secondary waterfalls. The impressive point of this waterfall is the structure like stacked steps and the water has a pleasant turquoise color. The combination of the charming and poetic surrounding nature with the chirping of birds creates an extremely enjoyable scene.
Vientiane's unique cuisine
Lap
Lap is one of the dishes that enriches the cuisine of Vientiane in particular and Laos in general. Lap is made from many ingredients such as beef, chicken, minced liver, lime juice, onions, chili, ... all blending harmoniously together and served with raw vegetables to create a unique flavor that is hard to forget.
Grilled chicken
Grilled chicken, also known as Savanakhet, is a must-try dish when visiting Vientiane. The chicken is sandwiched between bamboo sticks and grilled over hot coals. Savannakhet has a distinctive flavor and is an important part of Vientiane Lao cuisine.
Khausoy
Khausoy is a unique dish in Vientiane, with a special flavor of minced pork, tomatoes, garlic and other spices.
