Vientiane, Your Comprehensive Guide

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Vientiane, Your Comprehensive Guide

Vientiane: The Guide - Providing all the practical and useful information about the capital of Laos, including transportation, must-see places, activities, accommodations, nightlife, and more.

Vientiane, the capital of Laos, may appear diminutive when compared to the capitals of neighboring countries. However, its modest size proves to be a true advantage. The pace is considerably more tranquil, the atmosphere notably more laid-back, and, most importantly, many of the issues that plague larger cities are absent. It’s a city to be explored at your leisure.

  • Name in Laotian: ວຽງຈັນ
  • Distance from Bangkok: 680 km
  • Distance from Luang Prabang: 310 km
  • Main river: Mekong
  • Population: 760,000
  • Province: Vientiane
  • Main activities: agriculture, industry and tourism
  • High season : November - April
  • Number of days on site: 2 days
  • Main attractions: a few temples and crossroads to the north and south.

Vientiane: Transport

Vientiane stands out for its easy transportation, providing visitors with hassle-free accessibility to explore the city and its surroundings. Whether you arrive by plane, bus, or plan to move around within the city, find essential information below to make your stay enjoyable and stress-free.

Things to do and see in Vientiane