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About Vientiane, Laos

Vientiane, Laos' national capital, mixes French-colonial architecture with Buddhist temples such as the golden, 16th-century Pha That Luang, which is a national symbol. Along broad boulevards and tree-lined streets are many notable shrines including Wat Si Saket, which features thousands of Buddha images, and Wat Si Muang, built atop a Hindu shrine.

  • Area: 130 km²
  • Elevation: 174 m
  • Weather: 31°C, Wind S at 8 km/h, 51% Humidity
  • Admin. division: Vientiane Prefecture

Pha That Luang

Pha That Luang is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre of the city of Vientiane, Laos. Since its initial establishment, suggested to be in the 3rd century, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions as ...

 

Patuxai Victory Gate

Patuxai is a war monument in the centre of Vientiane, Laos, built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai was dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. In romanising the name from the ...

 

Wat Si Saket

Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha. Wat Si Saket is a ...

 

Buddha Park Vientiane

Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan, is a sculpture park located 25 km southeast from Vientiane, Laos in a meadow by the Mekong River. Although it is not a temple, the park may be referred to as Wat Xieng Khuan, ...

 

Haw Phra Kaew Museum

Haw Phra Kaew, also written as Ho Prakeo, Hor Pha Keo and other similar spellings, is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket. It was first built in ...

 

Wat Si Muang

Wat Si Muang is a Khmer temple with a fascinating legend that still holds great significance among the Laotian community. The gold structure was built in 1563, during the reign of King Setthathirat. Wat Si Muang or ...

 

Presidential Palace Vientiane

The Presidential Palace is the official residence of the President of Laos, who, by convention, also holds the position of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. It is located on the banks of the ...

 

Lao National Cultural Hall

The Lao National Cultural Hall is large government run exhibition hall which opened in March 2000. The construction of the hall was funded by a grant from the Chinese Government which explains why the flag of the ...

 

Ocean Park Vientiane

This water park has a pirate theme and includes a good range of slides, tubes, lazy river riding and more. A good option for families on a hot day. The Ocean Park at ITECC Vientiane is currently regarded as the largest ...

 

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