Laid-back riverside capital
Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05
The golden national stupa, the most sacred monument in Laos. Best: Nov–Feb
The city's oldest temple, its cloister walls lined with thousands of Buddhas. Best: Nov–Feb
Vientiane's 'Arc de Triomphe' with a climb to city views. Best: Nov–Feb
Sunset promenade and night market along the great river. Best: Nov–Feb
Surreal sculpture park featuring giant Buddha and deity statues. Best: Nov–Mar