{"id":10745,"date":"2018-09-04T15:46:02","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T08:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/vientiane\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T14:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T07:46:00","slug":"vientiane","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/en\/travel-to-laos-with-asia-safari-laos\/vientiane\/","title":{"rendered":"Vientiane"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vientiane, the small capital<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>
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Vientiane is a small, peaceful capital located on the left bank of the Mekong River, which marks the border with Thailand. The city was founded in 1560 when King Setthathirath moved the capital of the Kingdom of Lan Xang (Kingdom of a Million Elephants) there. Since the early 2000s, Vientiane has experienced rapid expansion and is beginning to resemble what one might call a “capital.” There are many thriving shops, hotels, and restaurants in the city center. Nevertheless, Vientiane is still far from resembling the major capitals of Southeast Asia; it has more of a provincial town feel. You will discover the city and its many facets: old colonial houses with a bygone charm, restaurants on every corner, gleaming gold Buddhist temples, and lively markets from dawn to dusk. <\/span><\/p>\n

Vientiane: \u0ea7\u0ebd\u0e87\u0e88\u0eb1\u0e99<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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What to do in Vientiane?<\/h2>\n
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Vientiane has many temples<\/strong> <\/a>, the most famous of which are Wat Ho Phra Keo, a royal temple turned museum; Wat Wisaketh with its thousands of Buddhas; and Wat Simuang, the most sacred temple in the capital. Notably, there is the That Luang stupa, the most important national monument in the country, representing Buddhist faith and the sovereignty of Laos. If you travel to Laos in November, don’t miss the magnificent That Luang Festival<\/a><\/strong>! Another famous monument is Patuxay, built in memory of the war victims in Laos. Aboard a tuk-tuk, you will have the opportunity to explore Vientiane and pass by its colorful markets. Let yourself discover its local cuisine by tasting dishes such as Khao Larm, a delicious traditional dish made from sticky rice and coconut roasted in a bamboo tube, or Tam a Houng, the spicy papaya salad that will awaken your taste buds.<\/p>\n

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