Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, on the banks of the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. Vientiane became the capital in 1573 due to fears of a Burmese invasion but was later looted then razed to the ground in 1827 by the Siamese.
Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceBook this exciting biking full-day tour to explore the bank of the Mekong where take you away from the bustle of the city and see the history of Vientiane. Visit the Ban Tanmixay Village and take a ferry down the Nam Ngum River to Ban Thadindeng, a Hmong village. Also enjoy a picnic lunch at the Ban Tontam surrounded by a beautiful pond and mountains.
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Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan, is a sculpture park located 25 km southeast from Vientiane, Laos in a meadow by the Mekong River.
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Sala Keoku is a park featuring giant fantastic concrete sculptures inspired by Buddhism and Hinduism. It is located near Nong Khai, Thailand in immediate proximity of the Thai-Lao border and the Mekong river.
Learn more Book this experienceSpending a day to discover Vientiane is a must when you are in Laos. Join with us to visit historic temples, monument and even central market,which is absolutely worthy for your time and money.
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