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Patuxai monument on Lang Xang Avenue in the centre of Vientiane, Laos
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Take a trip to Vientiane on your Laos vacation.

Vientiane is the largest city and capital of Laos. Situated on a bend in the Mekong River, near the border with Thailand, Vientiane is considered one of the most relaxed capitals in the world to be enjoyed on a Laos tour.

With its three main roads running parallel to the Mekong River, as well as lighter traffic as compared to many other Asian cities, getting around Vientiane is fairly easy.

Considered to be an early Khmer settlement centred around a Hindu temple, Vientiane features a checkered history, all adding to its character and places of interest.

On a Laos vacation, Vientiane offers a number of beautiful temples and lively markets. One of the more famous tourist sites is Pha Tat Luang Temple, a Buddhist temple originally built in 1566 and restored in 1953.

Buddha Park, built in 1958 along the banks of the Mekong River, contains a collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures, scattered amongst gardens and trees.

The most prominent landmark in Vientiane is Patuxai, a memorial monument dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. Although resembling Paris’ arc de Triomphe, it is decorated with typical Laotian design and offers panoramic views of the city from its top.

Featuring cafes, restaurants, street stalls, beer halls, and a night market, Vientiane is slowly becoming a tourism boom, offering various cultural sites amidst a laid-back atmosphere on a Laos vacation.

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