Vientiane - Wikipedia Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule The city had a population of 840,000 as of the 2023 census Pha That Luang, an icon of Buddhism, is located in Vientiane Other Buddhist temples can be found there, such as Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly housed the Emerald Buddha
Vientiane | Laos, Map, History, Facts | Britannica From 1899 to 1953, with the exception of the Japanese occupation (1945), Vientiane was in succession the seat of the French governor and the French administrative capital Vientiane still has some of its older wooden structures, despite its government offices, foreign embassies, and schools
12 Things To Do In Vientiane - Laos Travel Things to Do in Vientiane! Discover the many wonders that make Vientiane the country's most desirable vacation destination enjoy some of the many fun and exciting things to do here
15 Best Things to Do in Vientiane (Laos) - The Crazy Tourist Vientiane has a relaxed and serene vibe to it and you will find a number of attractions here that make it the perfect place to spend a few days before you head off to other places around the country
Vientiane, Laos: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026) - Tripadvisor Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Vientiane is a city steeped in legend and history The city is the home of the massive gilded stupa, Pha That Luang, a national symbol of Laos The streets are lined with trees, French colonial buildings, street markets, Buddhist temples, and noodle shops
Vientiane Prefecture - Wikipedia Vientiane Prefecture (Lao: ນະຄອນຫຼວງວຽງຈັນ, Nakhôn Louang Viengchan, pronounced [nā (ʔ) kʰɔ́ːn lǔaŋ wíaŋ tɕàn], RTGS: Nakhon Luang Wiang Chan) is a prefecture of Laos, in northwest Laos
Vientiane, Laos: Things to Do Is It Worth Visiting? Vientiane sits along the Mekong River, directly across the border from Thailand This location has shaped the city through trade, movement, and long-standing cross-border influence
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