Vientiane (Viang Chan), on the Mekong River, is the capital of Laos. It is about a
thousand years old and has survived attacks by its neighbours, Burma and Siam many
times over the years, the last being the Siamese destruction of 1827. The French, on taking
over the city from Siam in the 1890s, rebuild the city and its temples from the
encroaching jungle. Vientiane today is the economic centre and the largest city
in Laos.
Pha That Luang, Buddha Park, Patuxai, Wat Si Muang, Wat Si Saket are some of the
notable sights to see. There is a wide
range of food and you can try the night market and the stalls along the river
to get that Vientiane atmosphere with a BeerLao in hand.
There
are excursions to the rural areas nearby including the Nam Lik Jungle Fly for kayaking,
rope walking, to the forest reserves and many other day eco tours. Just check with the local tour agents on what
are available.
This
video by wezluntungan gives a good feel of Vientiane.
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