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S1 |
Wat Pha Kaew: (Temple
of the Emerald Buddha) Setthathirat Rd. E of President Palace,
in front of Wat Sisaket. Entry
fee: 5,000kip 8:00-12 & 13:00-16 No Photography
Built in 16th C to house the Emerald Buddha, kept here until
1788, when it was taken by the Thais. It is now on display in
the Royal Temple in Bangkok. The original building was destroyed
in 1828 and rebuilt in 1936-42 (only the doors are from the original
building). Houses a collection of Buddha statues from all over
South-East Asia. The highlight of the collection is a copy of
the 'Golden Pha
Bang'. (The real one, Laos's most
important national treasure, is stored in a bank. Not for public
viewing) Amongst the treasures is the 'Atom Struck Tile',
taken from a temple in Hiroshima, Japan that was destroyed by
the atomic bomb, dropped on the city. |
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S2 |
Wat Sisaket: Lane
Xang Rd + Setthathirat Rd. opp. from Wat Pha Kaew, Wat is free but the museum 5,000kip 8:00-12 & 13-16:00 The oldest original temple
in Vientiane, built by King Anou in 1818. Houses more than 2,000
small Buddha statues, brought here by devotees. Highly Rec |
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S3 |
Presidential Palace: Deluxe white building in the open space,
W & opposite from Wat Sisaket. It used to be a Palace but
now is the official residence of the President. Closed. |
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S4 |
 Anousavari Monument: The
triumphal arch of Vientiane built in 1962. NE of Lane Xang Rd.
Monument for the people who died in wars defending the country.
It is possible to climb up the Monument 2,000kip 8:00-17:00 |
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S5 |
 That Luang: The holiest Stupa in
Laos, 3km NE from center of the town along Lane Xang Rd. Built
by King Settathirat in 1566. Very unique-shaped Stupa and the
most important religious symbol of the country. 5,000kip
8-12, 13-16:00, Highly
Rec |
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S6 |
Wat Ong Teu:
Setthathirat Rd. + Chao Anou. 9-17:00
free The biggest temple in Vientiane. |
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S7 |
Wat Sokpaluang: Temple in the forest about 4km SE from the town.
There is a famous herbal sauna & massage next to the Wat.
13:00-19:00(recommend to go after 15:00) Usually the fee is by
donation but they have set prices for foreign visitors.
See the city info.
Access: Tuk-tuk
5,000-10,000kip. |
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S8 |
Lao National Museum: Samusenthai
Rd. W from Lao Plaza Hotel 5000k
8-12, 13-16:00 A lot of propaganda. |
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S9 |
Cultural Hall:
Samusenthai Rd. opp from the National Museum. Many program
such as movies. See Vientiane Times. |
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Lao Pako Resort, (98 info)
Resort near the Nam Ngum river 50km E from Vientiane.
Pamphlets available everywhere in Vientiane. Relaxing, surrounded
by nature. Good place for hiking, water sports, visiting Lao
villages, etc. |
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Transport Take bus for Pakxap
from Vientiane (leave at 6:30, 11:00, 15:00, 2,000kip?,
and get off at Som Sa Mai, take boat to Lao Pako. 3 people
4000kip. 1500kip/p |
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Accommodation: Log-house
45,000kip, bungalow 30,000kip, dr10,000kip, deck 4000kip- bring
your own hammock. |
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INFO: contact to W Pfabigan,
c/o Burapha 14 Tn Fa Ngoum. T216600 |
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REPORT from visitors
The nature and scenery is beautiful, but the management
is profit-centered. Beer is twice the price in town - 4000kip. |
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Most
of Vientiane's sights are spread around the town. Bicycle is
the best way to get around. Rental costs about 4000+kip/day.