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Visiting Vientiane, Laos


Vientiane is the capital and largest city in Laos. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Vientiane is a city steeped in legend and history. The city is the home of the massive gilded stupa, Pha That Luang, a national symbol of Laos. The streets are lined with trees, French colonial buildings, street markets, Buddhist temples, and noodle shops. Just outside the city is Buddha Park, a garden littered with over 200 cement sculptures depicting the gods and monsters of Buddhist and Hindu myth.

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jul
86°F 30°C
75°F 23°C
Aug
85°F 29°C
75°F 23°C
Sep
85°F 29°C
74°F 23°C
Oct
86°F 30°C
73°F 22°C
Nov
84°F 28°C
69°F 20°C
Dec
80°F 26°C
63°F 17°C
Extended Forecast
Sunday
5 Jul
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Monday
6 Jul
Hi:
78°F 25°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
Hi:
77°F 25°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C

Traveller Reviews

Lao Orchid Hotel

27 Jun 2009

we had a very pleasant experience at lao orchid - car pick up was right on time, the rooms are excellent - spotless, air con works well, wi fi works well and theres plenty of hot water. Breakfast was...more

Beau Rivage Mekong Hotel

20 Jun 2009

I was given the option of staying at a much higher end hotel and this one on a recent trip to Vientiane. I chose this. It was very clean, conveniently located to shops, had wi-fi included in price,...more

Babylon Guest House

4 of 5 stars
consciousbman
20 Jun 2009

The following is an e-mail that I sent Nic the manager of the Babylon Guest house in reference to a memory card I carelessly lost while in Vang Vieng during my visit from 6/09/09 to 6/13/09. Dear...more

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