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Vientiane
Laos · VTE
Sleepy Mekong capital of French bread and temples.
About
Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos. Comprising the 5 urban districts of Vientiane Prefecture, the city is located on the banks of the Mekong, close to the border with Thailand. Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule. The city had a population of 840,000 as of the 2023 census. Pha That Luang, an icon of Buddhism, is located in Vientiane. Other Buddhist temples can be found there, such as Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly housed the Emerald Buddha.
Source: Wikipedia — Vientiane (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
- dining · good
- historical · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan81°F2d wet
- Feb85°F2d wet
- Mar90°F7d wet
- Apr94°F9d wet
- May91°F21d wet
- Jun88°F26d wet
- Jul87°F26d wet
- Aug87°F27d wet
- Sep86°F27d wet
- Oct86°F15d wet
- Nov85°F3d wet
- Dec82°F1d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Half-Day Vientiane City Bike Tour | LaosFrom $168 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour and LunchFrom $70 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Get Your Laos–China Train Ticket Fast – No Waiting, No WorriesFrom $30 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Laos Railway Tickets Online: Skip Long Queues, Avoid MissingFrom $12 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Vientiane, Vang Vieng & Surrounding 3 DaysFrom $379 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The Soul of Vientiane: History and Culture (Half Day Trip)From $69 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Wattay International Airport (VTE), about 2.5 mi away.
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