Vientiane

Vientiane is the capital of Laos and lies on the bank of the Mekong River.  The city has kept its timeless charm with tree-lined avenues, brightly painted temples and quaint French architecture.  Vientiane's major attractions are the serene Buddhist monasteries that dominate the center of town.  The most interesting temples, Vat Sisaket, Ho Phra Keo, Vat Ongteu and Vat Si Muang should not be missed.  Another famous landmark is That Luang Stupa, the symbol of both the Buddhist religion and the Laos sovereignty.  Vientiane also boasts a lively Morning Market where the best of Lao weaving can be found.  Finally the surroundings of Vientiane offer great opportunities for eco-tourism such as boat trips on the Nam Ngum River and Lake or trekking in the Dane Soung area to discover antique Mon-Khmer sanctuaries and visit traditional villages.  The National park (Phou Khao Khouay), popularly known as the mountain of the buffalo horn, is situated about 40 kms North-East of Vientiane.  Activities to experience include trekking through the jungle and going up on to the tower to watch the wild elephants in nearby Ban Na about 75 kms South of Vientiane capital.

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