The capital of Laos - Vientiane - is located on the north-eastern bank of the Mekong River and is strikingly different from other capitals of the countries of South-East Asia. Life here is calm, measured and reigning atmosphere more like a small provincial town. Vientiane attracts tourists with numerous Buddhist temples and picturesque markets.
How to get to Vientiane
Vientiane Airport is 4 km from the city. Since there are no direct flights from Russia to Laos, you can get to Vientiane via Thailand, Cambodia or Vietnam. The duration of the flight without regard to docking is about 10, 5 hours.
Flights to Vientiane are performed by: Thai Airways 2 flights a day from Bangkok, Lao Airlines 3 times a week and Vietnam Airlines (daily) from Hanoi, Vietnam Airlines (daily) from Ho Chi Minh City, AirAsia from Kuala Lumpur 3 times a week, Vietnam Airlines daily) from Phnom Penh.
From Moscow, Vietnam Airlines and TransAero carry out flights to Ho Chi Minh City, and Thai Airlines, Aeroflot and TransAero to Bangkok.
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Traveling within the country
Local airlines Lao Airlines and Lao Air connect domestic flights with the main cities of the country. Lao Airlines from Vientiane provides: 3-5 flights a day to Luang Prabang, one flight a day to Pakse and 4 flights a week to Huisei.
Climate
Clearly +36 ° С in the afternoon +25 ° С at night ° С water |
Clearly +32 ° С in the afternoon +25 ° С at night ° С water |
Clearly +36 ° С in the afternoon +26 ° С at night ° С water |
| Vientiane Weather Forecast for 10 days | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| in the daytime | + 28 | + 30 | + 32 | + 33 | + 32 | + 31 | + 31 | + 30 | + 31 | + 31 | + 29 | + 27 |
| night | + 17 | + 20 | + 22 | + 25 | + 25 | + 25 | + 25 | + 25 | + 25 | + 23 | + 21 | + 17 |
Vientiane hotels
The choice of accommodation options is very diverse from cheap guest houses to upscale boutique hotels. In recent years, many new hotels have been opened.
The cost of living, as in most other countries, depends on the season. High season - October-April, May, low season - June-September.
Book popular Vientiane hotels at the best prices
| Rashmi's Plaza Hotel Vientiane from 5 848 rubles Vientiane KM 3, Thaduea Road, Ban Buengkhayong-Tai, Sisattanak District, | Don Chan Palace, Hotel & Convention from 5 233 rubles Vientiane 06, Rue Fa Ngum, Sisattanak District | Settha Palace Hotel from 15 758 rubles Vientiane 6 Pang Kham Street |
| Dhavara Boutique Hotel from 8 310 rubles Vientiane 25 Manthalath Road, Ban Xieng Ngeun, Chanthabouly District | Salana Boutique Hotel from 6 833 rubles Vientiane Chao Anou Rd, 112 Vat Chan Village, chanthabouly district, Riverfront | Green Park Boutique Hotel from 8 556 rubles Vientiane 248 Khouvieng Road, Nongchanh P.O. Box 9698 |
| La Lco Hotel from 1 909 rubles Vientiane Ban Hatsady Neua, Chanthabouly District, Saylom Road | Avilla Phasouk Hotel from 2 586 rubles Vientiane No. 57/4 Ban Xieng Gneun, Sethathirath Road, P.O.11635 | Vientiane Garden Hotel from 2 586 rubles Vientiane Sihome Road, Vientiane, Lao |
| New Lao Paris Hotel from 1 232 rubles Vientiane Samsenthai Road, Unit 118, Sieng Ngeum Village | Moonlight Champa from 2 032 rubles Vientiane 13 Pang Kham Street | Mali Namphu Hotel from 2 216 rubles Vientiane 114 Pangkham Road |
Transport
Road traffic is much quieter than in other South Asian capitals. To travel around the city you can use tuk-tukom or taxi, there are also buses, but they do not differ in special comfort. It is always better to negotiate the cost of a tuk-tuk or a taxi train in advance, in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. Approximate cost of a taxi - 0, 5 USD per kilometer. A short trip on a tuk-tuk will cost the tourist about 1 USD.
Bicycles are one of the best ways to travel around Vientiane. Bicycle rental services are provided by most hotels. For rental, you will need a document proving your identity (passport or driver's license) and also a small cash deposit (about 1000 LAK). The cost of renting about 10,000 LAK per day.
Money of Vientiane
Banks and exchangers are concentrated in the city center. When exchanging currency, one should pay attention to the fact that some banks may charge a commission. With the ATM search, there should not be any problems, they are located throughout the city. Important point: some ATMs do not accept all kinds of cards.
Thai baht and US dollars are accepted almost everywhere, while the traveler can only pay by credit card at travel agencies, as well as in large shops and restaurants.
Kitchen and restaurants
In Vientiane, there is no shortage of restaurants, almost all kinds of cuisines are represented here: European, Chinese, Thai, local, etc. There are some very nice pubs in the Mekong quay area, in the assortment of which there are always delicious local beers and spicy snacks. The
Shopping: Vientiane stores
Shopping can go to the Morning Market, located at the corner of Thanon Lane Xang and Thanon Khu Vieng. The market is located in a two-story building: the first floor - textile products and electronics, the second - clothing, jewelry and jewelry.
The main local rule of successful buying is bargaining, the initial price can be reduced by 3-4 times. Despite its name, the market operates not only in the morning hours, it is open from 09.00 to 16.00.
Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions in Vientiane
Guests of Vientiane can go on an excursion to Buddha Park, which is located 24 km from the city and is a fantastic sculpture park. The main attractions of the capital are Buddhist monasteries: Pha Luang Stupa (1566), Wat Phra-Keo Temple (1565, the famous Emerald Buddha from this temple is now in Bangkok), the Wat Siu-Muang Temple ), an amazing stupa without Tat-Dam doors (Black Stupa, 16th c.), as well as the oldest temple in the city of Wat Si-Sacket (with 6840 images of the Buddha).