WHAT TO SEE IN VIENTIANE LAOS

Discover as we explore on what to see in Vientiane Laos in a day tour activity. We visit the Capital City of Laos, check Patuxai Monument, visit the temples and famous landmarks. The capital of country Laos is Vientiane (Lao: Viangchan), located on the Mekong River in the northern portion of the country. It has forested mountains, upland plateaus, and lowland plains. as well as agriculture and vast rice fields. Laos is  surrounded by five(5) neighboring countries like China, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. It is also known as the “Land of a Million Elephants,” is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Join us as we provide information on what to see in Vientiane Laos in a day.

WHAT TO SEE IN VIENTIANE LAOS

  1. Where Is Vientiane Laos
  2. How To Go Vientiane Laos
  3. What To See In Vientiane Laos
    A. Visit The Patuxai Monument
    B. Check The Pha That Luang
    C. Take A Snap At The That Dam
    D. Explore Haw Phra Keow
    E. Glance  The Presidential Palace
    F. Walk At Chao Anouvong Park
  4. Local Foods That We Have Eaten
  5. Final Thoughts

WHERE IS VIENTIANE LAOS

Vientiane is geographically located on the northern border of Thailand and near the famous Mekong River. It is the capital country of Laos and surrounded by Asian countries like China, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia.

HOW TO GO VIENTIANE LAOS

"Hua Lamphong Train Station"

If you are coming from Thailand like us, head to Bangkok Train Station and purchase a ticket to Nong Khai. It is recommended to purchase the ticket early if you plan to travel on the same day. We purchased the ticket early morning and were able to avail on the sleeper train. The distance between Bangkok to Vientiane is around 700 km, which will take 12 hours to travel by train.

"Nong Khai Train Station Platform Vientiane Laos"

WHAT TO SEE IN VIENTIANE LAOS

The best way to get around the city Vientiane is to hire local Tuk-Tuk.  It is the cheapest way to visit popular landmarks in Vientiane compare to renting a taxi or private car.

1. VISIT THE PATUXAI MONUMENT

Patuxai War Monument European Arch Design

Patuxai Monument also known as Victory Gate is a concrete arch located in the city center of Vientiane. The monument were built to dedicate the country to independence from France. This structure has paintings of gods and goddesses on its interior walls and ceilings. Climbing on the tower’s observation deck will have a panoramic view of the city.

Entrance Fee:FREE
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (DAILY)

2. CHECK THE PHA THAT LUANG

"Pha That Luang Temple Vientiane Laos"

It is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the center of the city of Vientiane. Stupa: It is a hemispherical structure that contains relics and it is used as a place of meditation for most Buddhists.

Entrance Fee: 5,000 kip
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun (8:00 AM-12:00 PM | 1:00 PM-4:00 PM)

3. TAKE A SNAP AT THE THAT DAM

"That Dam Temple Vientiane Laos"

It is a structure of a black stupa that contains most of the relics of the Buddha.

Ticket Fare: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 hrs

4 .EXPLORE HAW PHRA KEOW

"Haw Phra Kaew Museum Vientiane Laos"

It is one of Laos’ most highly venerated temples, now turned into a museum.  The outside of the museum is a garden with beautiful flowers and green grass.

Ticket Fare: 5,000 kip
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun (8:00 AM-12:00 PM | 1:00 PM-4:00 PM)

5 .GLANCE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE

External Facade of Presidential Palace in Viantiane Laos

It is the official residence of the President of Laos, who, informally also holds the position of General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.

6 .WALK AT CHAO ANOVOUNG PARK

Statue of Chao Anovoung in the Park of Vientiane

It is a scenic park located near the riverside of the famous Mekong river.  The park is the common place where locals go for a picnic, aside from that nightly markets and souvenir shops are available near the park.

Ticket Fare: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 hrs

Local Foods we have eaten

"Fried Chicken and Vegetable Soup Vientiane Delicacy"
Rice in Small Cup Basket in Vientiane

FINAL THOUGHTS

It was a quick visit to Vientiane, exploring the things and what to see in the day tour activity. Vientiane Laos is a laid-back country where you can relax. A destination for travelers who wants to get rid of the usual city life. We walked around the city and observed Lao culture. The Lao people were friendly and accommodating. We visited a few temples and saw monks in orange robes everywhere. A small city that charms tourists where it is full of history and mystery. The city is developing and improving. We noticed a lot of local cafes and restaurants. It was a delight to see a growing city like Laos. This wraps up on what to see in the Vientiane Laos day tour activity, hope you are able to get some information on the travel guide.

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Day Tour Itinerary

  • 06:00am Wake Up.Ready
  • 06:30am Breakfast
  • 07:30am ETA Nong Khai
                     Thailand Immigration           
  • 08:00am Ride Train at Nong Khai
                      Head to Thanaleng
                      Laos Border Immigration
  • 08:15am Ride Tuk Tuk
                     Head to Vientiane
  • 08:30am 1st stop
                     Patuxai
  • 09:00am Hire local driver
  • 09:30am 2nd stop
                     Pha That Luang
  • 10:00am 3rd Stop
                     Wat Si Sakit
  • 10:30am 4th stop
                     Haw Phra Kaew
  • 11:30am Lunch
  • 12:30pm 5th stop
                    That Dam
  • 01:15pm 5th Stop
                     Chao Anouvong Park
  • 02:00pm 6th stop
                      Ho Phra Kaew
  • 02:45pm 6th stop
                      Presidential Palace
  • 03:30pm Ride Bus
                     Head to Thanaleng Border
                     Laos Immigration
  • 04:15pm Ride Train Nong Khai
  • 05:30pm Dinner
  • 06:30pm Depart   
                      Sleeper Train
                      Head to Bangkok
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A wife and a mother of three toddlers | Previously working as customer service executive in a logistics supply chain | working at home mom. But in spite of this added responsibilities I still find time to travel and explore together with my family.

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