Vientiane is the capital of Lao PDR, and though I tend to hate all Asian capitals, I've grown to like Vientiane (along with Phnom Penh). It's a sleepy town, but very pedestrian friendly and bike friendly.However, 1 to 2 days should be enough for you to see the most of Vientiane. I've written about Buddha Park already, but here are some other sights...
When most people go to Laos, they tend to visit Luang Prabang only. However, Pakse is also worth a visit. It is the capital city of Champasak province in Southern Laos. The city was founded by the French in 1905 when Laos was part of French Indochina. Some buildings like the Chinese society building still remain from the colonial era. I visited the...
A really quirky and interesting place to visit in Vientiane, or rather, an hour out of Vientiane is Buddha Park. The park was built in 1958 by Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat, a monk who studied both Buddhism and Hinduism. This explains why his park is full not only of Buddha images but also of Hindu gods as well as demons and animals from...
