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Vientiane Travel Guide: 754 reviews and 1,693 photos
Vientiane, the sleepy capital of one of the poorest countries on earth. On the banks of the sluggish, brown Mekong River, with its crumbling French colonial architecture and fancy new SUVs driven by the myriad of foreign aid workers who live the high-life here. Theravada Buddhism mixed with old-school Communism mixed with a Capitalist spirit. Not a bad place to escape the rest of the world.
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This is the first rainbow that I've managed to capture in a photo. It's actually a double rainbow if you count the faint one above the bright main one. The shot was taken in a little residential backstreet in Vientiane. Simply lovely!
- Pros:traditional Lao culture with French influence
- Cons:insurgents occasionally set off explosives in public places
- In a nutshell:It's hard to believe that this sleepy town is the capital of an entire nation
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UXO (Unexploded Ordnance)
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Laos has the dubious distinction of being the most heavily bombed country in the history of warfare. During the war... more travel advice
Presidential Palace
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Not really a "Must See Activity" but definitely a prominent landmark in the city, Laos' Presidential Palace was... more travel advice
Lao vs. French Cuisine
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There are two types of cuisine that dominate in Vientiane (and Laos in general), Lao and French. The former obviously... more travel advice
Laos Visa Information
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When traveling to Vientiane, it is possible for foreign tourists to obtain a Laos visa on arrival at either the... more travel advice
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Comments (6)
You must be steamed that a "Yankee Air Pirate " is going to be our next President.
Travelling to Laos sounds like an adventure in itself! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks . Very informative .We plan on travelling to Vientien in Jan 06...can't wait.
Very nice and accurate tips !! Very helpful
Very nice page! Very accurate info here. Laos is a very special experience, I want to go back some day.
Great photos and tips!