Vientiane Country: Laos
Vientiane by the Numbers: Population: 730,000 Average Annual Rainfall: 67 inches Average January Temperature: 75 degrees F Average July Temperature: 84 degrees F
Quick Facts: Major Industries: Tourism, Agriculture, Textiles Electricity: 230 volts, 50 Hz; two-pin and round pin plugs Time Zone: UTC/GMT +7 hours Country Dialing Code: 856 Area Code: 21
Did You Know? Vientiane is home to the country's only nightclubs, churches, and bowling alleys.
Orientation: Vientiane, Laos' capital is separated from Thailand by the Mekong River. The bridge that crosses this river is called the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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Vientiane Travel Experiences
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Vientiane - a city of impressive temples and stupas.
Introduction to Vientiane – the Capital of Laos Tuesday 30th October 2007 Laos is one of those enlightened countries that don’t req... Continue reading »
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Triple Twist and other special diving techniques
Before arriving in Vientane we stopped in a place called Vang Vieng, where the only reason people go here is because of the tubing. ... Continue reading »
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Genteel Vientiane
We arrived in Vientiane at 5.30am, got a tuk tuk or jumbo as the super tuk tuks are known to the city centre and searched for accomm... Continue reading »
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A tearful goodbye
I have just arrived in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos after crossing the boarder from Nongkhai. It is great to be back in... Continue reading »
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Imperialists, Puppets and Mercenaries
Add a bit of French colonialism, some diced American imperialism and Pathet Lao communism, with a sprinkle of NGOs; you get Laos' capital... Continue reading »
Popular Vientiane Hotels
- Don Chan Palace
- Settha Palace Hotel
- Settha Palace Hotel
- Novotel Vientiane
- Day Inn Hotel
- Vansana
- Le Parasol Blanc
- The Lao Plaza Hotel
- Royal Dokmaideng Hotel
- Novotel Vientiane
