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Vientiane

The quietest capital in Southeast Asia — a gilded stupa, French bakeries and a riverfront looking across at Thailand. Two days is enough and pleasant.

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Ideal stay
2 days
Typical spend
~A$70/day
Rough mid-range estimate
Landmarks
6 listed

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If you only have

Vientiane in a day, two days, three

Day 1
·Buddha Park
·Haw Phra Kaew
·Patuxai
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Day 2
·Pha That Luang
·That Dam
·Wat Si Saket
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Landmarks

Landmarks in Vientiane

Buddha Park
Haw Phra Kaew
Patuxai
Pha That Luang
That Dam
Wat Si Saket

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From the airport

When to go

When to go to Vientiane: Nov or Dec or Jan or Feb

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