Things to Do in Vientiane
7 activities and experiences for backpackers.
Cross the Mekong to Thailand for a day trip to Nong Khai
Cross the Mekong to Thailand for a day trip to Nong Khai
Explore Pha That Luang, the golden stupa and national symbol of Laos
Explore Pha That Luang, the golden stupa and national symbol of Laos (entry ~$1)
Visit Buddha Park — 25 km from center, reachable by local bus or tuk-tuk
Visit Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) — 25 km from center, reachable by local bus ($1) or tuk-tuk ($10-15 return)
Visit COPE Visitor Centre to learn about UXO/landmine legacy in Laos
Visit COPE Visitor Centre to learn about UXO/landmine legacy in Laos (free, donations welcome)
Visit Patuxai, Vientiane's Arc de Triomphe equivalent
Visit Patuxai (Victory Gate), Vientiane's Arc de Triomphe equivalent (climb to the top for views, ~$1)
Walk through the morning market and night food stalls along the Mekong
Walk through the morning market and night food stalls along the Mekong
Watch sunset over the Mekong from the riverside promenade with a Beer Lao
Watch sunset over the Mekong from the riverside promenade with a Beer Lao ($1-2)