Vientiane
EXPLORE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF VIENTIANE, THE CAPITAL OF LAOS WITH INDOCHINA TODAY TRAVEL
Vientiane is the capital of Laos. This city is not bustling, splendid, it is just like a small town. Vientiane is the smallest capital in Southeast Asia but that is what creates a very unique atmosphere, very comfortable for tourists. Laos was once a French colony, so the French influence is still quite evident in Vientiane today, both in cuisine and architecture, or to some extent the lifestyle of the people. The vibrant night markets along the Mekong River, the famous Wat Sisaket temple, the majestic Buddha statue garden or the poetic natural scenery of the capital Vientiane are attractive tourist destinations in Laos that you cannot miss during your trips to explore new lands.
WAT SISAKET
With more than 6,800 large and small Buddha statues, Wat Sisaket – one of the famous tourist attractions in Laos, this place is considered the most impressive temple in the capital Vientiane of Laos. The temple was first built in 1551 and then reconstructed and renovated in 1818. Wat Sisaket is located opposite the Presidential Palace, the temple was built by Chao Anuvong, the last king of the Lan Xang Kingdom, built in the early Bangkok-style architecture mixed with its own unique style. During Highlights of Laos 6 days, you will visit Wat Sisaket – a spiritual destination famous for its thousand-year-old statues and ancient temples.
PHA THAT LUANG
Pha That Luang is included in our Best of Laos Tour 7 Days – Indochina Today Travel. This is considered the symbol of the capital Vientiane, one of the must-see tourist attractions in Laos. The architecture and splendor of this temple represent the splendor of Laos. The temple was built in 1566, on the ruins of an ancient Khmer temple. According to legend, Pha That Luang is where the Buddha’s relics, a strand of hair and many treasures, are kept.
LAO NATIONAL MUSEUM
The Lao National Museum is a typical example of French architecture. Built in 1925, it is still an ideal destination and stores many valuable national treasures. On December 1, 1980, the building was converted into the Lao Revolution Exhibition Hall. In 1985, it was upgraded and converted into the Revolutionary Labor Museum. In early 2000, the new building was opened and became the Lao National Museum. It currently houses 8,000 artifacts nationwide. The collection includes paleontology, archaeology, history and ethnology. The Lao National Museum is an extremely meaningful place for valuable heritages to the history and culture of the Lao people. When coming to the Lao National Museum, you can admire many beautiful scenes as well as very meaningful souvenirs.
PATUXAI
Patuxai is a war monument in Downtown Vientiane, Laos, built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai was dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. Come to our Best of Laos Tour 7 Days you will see the whole view of Patuxai which is known as the “Arc de Triomphe of Laos”.
Although rarely mentioned on the tourist map, Laos tourism still attracts visitors by the friendliness of the people, ancient temples, thousand-year-old relics, wild mountains, majestic waterfalls. Indochina Today Travel is very pleased to accompany visitors on every journey, no matter where they are.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Vientiane is from November to February, as you’ll experience sunny days and comfortable temperatures. Then it starts to get hotter in March, April and May. You can expect temperatures between 30°C-38°C and high levels of humidity at the start of the wet season in May-June.
