About Vientiane
Vientiane is the capital of Laos, home to around 840,940 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Vientiane
1
COPE Visitor Centre
2
Kaysone Phomvihane Museum
3
Lao National Museum
4
Patuxai
5
President Souphanouvong Memorial
6
Presidential Palace
7
Lao Cultural Hall
8
Lao Textile Museum
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit COPE Visitor Centre
- Visit Kaysone Phomvihane Museum
- Visit Lao National Museum
- Eat at Along the river
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Patuxai
- Visit President Souphanouvong Memorial
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Eat at Ban Anou Night Market
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Lao Cultural Hall
- Visit Lao Textile Museum
- Visit Champakham Massage & Spa
- Eat at Delicious Noodle - Quan Banh Canh Ngon
Where to eat
Along the river
Ban Anou Night Market
Delicious Noodle - Quan Banh Canh Ngon
Name Unknown
Nazim Indian Restaurant
Noodle Shops
Ray's Grille Burgers & Mexican (Formerly Ray's Grille)
Stay Hungry Burger
Where to stay
- Benacam Guest House
- Dhaka Hostel
- Lucky Backpackers Hostel
- Mimi Guest House
- Mixay Guesthouse
Shopping
- Vientiane State Import/Export Enterprises
- BCEL
- Phongsavanh Bank
- ANZV
- Joint Development Bank
- May Bank
Nightlife
- CCC Bar
- Champa
- Deja Vu
- Don Chan Palace Hotel Nightclub
- GQ Bar and Massage
- Jazzy-Brick
Museums & culture
- Kaysone Phomvihane Museum
- Lao National Museum
- Presidential Palace
- Lao Textile Museum
In pictures
Vientiane gallery
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