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Ranked #1 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
5 of 5 stars 88 reviews
Attraction type  Other
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Ranked #2 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: Lao Experiences offers Lao cooking and culture in a garden by the Mekong River. Learn about ingredients you will use to... more » Owner description: Lao Experiences offers Lao cooking and culture in a garden by the Mekong River. Learn about ingredients you will use to create your Lao lunch. Make a variety of popular Lao dishes using traditional implements and techniques. Learn secrets of making perfect sticky rice. Meet at 9.30 am daily at Full Moon Cafe (Rue Francois Ngin) Riverside Precinct. We transport you to the garden to cook and enjoy lunch and return at 1.30. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
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Ranked #3 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4 of 5 stars 48 reviews
This temple contains 6,840 Buddha images of gold, silver and bronze.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #4 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4 of 5 stars 123 reviews
This sculpture park is a collection of hundreds if Buddhist and Hindu statues scattered around a meadow.
Attraction type  Parks; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #5 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Try out the new Tree Top Explorer – and be awarded with the experience of a lifetime in the jungle of southern Laos. It is... more » Owner description: Try out the new Tree Top Explorer – and be awarded with the experience of a lifetime in the jungle of southern Laos. It is all about adventure and fun, it is about immersing yourself in nature. The zip-line gives you an exhilarating rush! 'Fly' over deep ravines, in almost touching distance to the roaring water wall or the green roof of the forest. Enjoy the sensation of being weightless. The gorges are as gorgeous as the views are stunning. An unrivaled experience, with adrenaline levels reaching for the high - guaranteed! Trek in pristine forest and through coffee plantations. Discover the hidden world of the forest canopy from a sky-high walkway. Experience our jaw-dropping but safe via ferrata. Still eager for more adventure? Then go for 'abseiling' - even in the waterfall. It's all there! « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
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Ranked #6 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Farms
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Ranked #7 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Ranked #8 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #9 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #10 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4 of 5 stars 50 reviews
A 24-carat, 45-meter high Buddhist shrine.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #11 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
3.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
The "Victory Gate" of the city was built in 1962 out of U.S.-purchased cement that was intended for a new airport.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #12 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #13 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews

Houey Hong Vocational Training Center for Women is located just outside of Vientiane and is easily reachable by a short tuk tuk trip. Most drivers are willing to wait the half or... more »

Attraction type  Educational Sites
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Ranked #14 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
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Ranked #15 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
3.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: We offer motorcycle tours through the entire country. We also let our customers compose their own motorcycle tour and guide... more » Owner description: We offer motorcycle tours through the entire country. We also let our customers compose their own motorcycle tour and guide them before and during their trip. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Motorcycle Trails
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Ranked #16 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
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Ranked #17 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
3.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Lookouts
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Ranked #18 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
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Ranked #19 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Dinner Theatres
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Ranked #20 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
3.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
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Ranked #21 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
3.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Ranked #22 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Ranked #23 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Ranked #24 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
2 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Spas
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Ranked #25 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Ranked #26 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
1 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Ranked #27 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
2.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Papaya Spa is located in the heart of Vientiane on the banks of the Mekong River, in a peaceful and shaded spot facing Xieng... more » Owner description: Papaya Spa is located in the heart of Vientiane on the banks of the Mekong River, in a peaceful and shaded spot facing Xieng Veh temple. Our holistic location provides an exclusive and indefinable power of wellbeing through the heritage of Lao traditional massages and Art of Spa. « less
Attraction type  Spas
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Ranked #28 of 33 Attractions in Vientiane
2.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Attraction type  Museums; Architectural Buildings
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