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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Landmarks in Vientiane
Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan, is a sculpture park 25 km southeast from Vientiane, Laos, in a meadow by the Mekong River. Although it is not a temple (wat), it may be referred to as Wat Xieng Khuan, since it contains numerous religious images. The name Xieng Khuan means "spirit city".
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Dezwitser · CC BY-SA 3.0
Haw Phra Kaew also written as Ho Prakeo, Hor Pha Keo, Ho Phra Kaew, Ho Phra Kaeo and other similar spellings, is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket. It was first built in 1565 to house the Emerald Buddha, but has been rebuilt several times.
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Alcyon · CC BY-SA 4.0
Patuxai is a war monument in Downtown Vientiane, Laos, built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai was dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. In romanizing the name from the Laotian language, it is variously transliterated as Patuxai, Patuxay, Patousai and Patusai.
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Stefan Fussan · CC-BY-SA-3.0
Pha That Luang is a gold-covered Buddhist stupa in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. Since its initial establishment, suggested to be in the 3rd century AD, the stupa has undergone reconstructions, including in the 1930s, due to invasions of the area.
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Coalfruit1012 · CC0
That Dam is a large stupa located in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated in the middle of the roundabout between Chantha Khoumane road and Bartholoni road.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2 Jul 2025
Alex Valavanis · CC BY-SA 2.0
Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 1 Aug 2026
Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan, is a sculpture park 25 km southeast from Vientiane, Laos, in a meadow by the Mekong River. Although it is not a temple (wat), it may be referred to as Wat Xieng Khuan, since it contains numerous religious images. The name Xieng Khuan means "spirit city".
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 4 Jul 2026
Dezwitser · CC BY-SA 3.0
Haw Phra Kaew also written as Ho Prakeo, Hor Pha Keo, Ho Phra Kaew, Ho Phra Kaeo and other similar spellings, is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket. It was first built in 1565 to house the Emerald Buddha, but has been rebuilt several times.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 1 Aug 2026
Alcyon · CC BY-SA 4.0
Patuxai is a war monument in Downtown Vientiane, Laos, built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai was dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. In romanizing the name from the Laotian language, it is variously transliterated as Patuxai, Patuxay, Patousai and Patusai.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 23 Mar 2026
Stefan Fussan · CC-BY-SA-3.0
Pha That Luang is a gold-covered Buddhist stupa in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. Since its initial establishment, suggested to be in the 3rd century AD, the stupa has undergone reconstructions, including in the 1930s, due to invasions of the area.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 1 Aug 2026
Coalfruit1012 · CC0
That Dam is a large stupa located in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated in the middle of the roundabout between Chantha Khoumane road and Bartholoni road.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2 Jul 2025
Alex Valavanis · CC BY-SA 2.0
Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 1 Aug 2026
Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0