Vientiane Prefecture 2026: Must-Visit Places & Top Attractions

Q: What is Vientiane best known for?

Known as the sleepy capital of Laos, Vientiane is home to some of the country’s most significant monuments including That Luang, Haw Phra Kaew, and much more. It is also a great stop-over for those looking to visit other cities in the country.

Q: When is the best time to visit Vientiane?

Vientiane, Laos is part of South East Asia, where the climate is mostly dry throughout the year. The best time to visit the city is during the cooler months of November to February.

Q: Where is the best location for tourists to stay in Vientiane?

The Riverside is one of the best places for first-time visitors to stay in Vientiane. The Riverside is where most of the city’s best restaurants, cafes, and bars can be found. This is also where you can find a number of the city’s most popular landmarks like the Presidential Palace, Lao National Cultural Hall and more.

If you're looking for a relaxing riverside getaway, make your way to the city of Vientiane! Although it is the largest city in Laos, the lifestyle is surprisingly relaxed and laid-back. You can opt to explore the old Buddhist temples in the city or visit the Laos National Museum to learn more about the country's history.

Vientiane also has a great nightlife, with several pubs and bars around the area. If this isn't your cup of tea, the city is abundant in must-try restaurants perfect for local food trips! Either way, the locals encourage tourists to relax and take it slow in order to enjoy what the city has to offer!

Top things to do in Vientiane Prefecture

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Tours • Vientiane Prefecture

Must visit half day tour in Vientiane

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Vangvieng Climbing & Ballon Area (Departure from Vientiane)

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₹ 7,230

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Vientiane Temples and City Highlights Private Tour

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₹ 5,419

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Vangvieng with Cave Kayak & Zipline (departure from Vientiane)

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₹ 6,836

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Vientiane City Tour

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★ 4.3 (27) • 400+ booked

₹ 6,550

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Vientiane Buddha Park & Patuxay Full-Day Tour

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Vientiane classic Food tour

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Laos Traditional Costume Photo Tour in Vientiane

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Essence of Vientiane Art, Culture & Inspiration Day Tour

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Tour Guide Service in Vientiane

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Vientiane City Bike Tour

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₹ 5,253

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Vientiane IG tour & Patuxay monument

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Hotels in Vientiane Prefecture

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COSI Vientiane Nam Phu

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★ 4.6 (121)

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Pie My Love

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Amari Vientiane Laos

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★ 4.7 (313)

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Eastin Hotel Vientiane

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★ 4.6 (272)

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Aaron Vientiane Hotel

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★ 3.5 (43)

From ₹ 3,444.68

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Crowne Plaza Vientiane by IHG

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★ 4.7 (544)

From ₹ 7,345.11

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Rainbow Hotel Vientiane

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Salana Boutique Hotel

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★ 4.8 (463)

From ₹ 5,607.84

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Mali Namphu Hotel

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★ 3.7 (136)

From ₹ 2,494.75

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Muong Thanh Luxury Vientiane

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★ 4.1 (113)

From ₹ 5,332.26

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Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane by IHG

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★ 4.8 (87)

From ₹ 5,946.04

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Mintra Hotel

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★ 4.6 (65)

From ₹ 5,961.46

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2026-07-24 07:27:56

Fantastic 5.0

recommended hotel if you visit Laos, good staff service , clean room, good breakfast, close to city, free shuttle to town area

Eastin Hotel Vientiane

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2026-07-18 11:14:18

Fantastic 5.0

This was a well organized half day trip led by our guide Souk. Covered a lot of Laos’ history and visited some must-see places. I received confirmation from the company a month before the trip and followed up by our guide the night before. Souk showed us great spots to take photos of and really took his time explaining details of the site. He did not rush our group and offered suggestions to visit while in Laos. Highly recommended!

Must visit half day tour in Vientiane

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2026-02-23 01:50:45

Fantastic 5.0

Laying, the guide, was super friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble, and Nan, the driver was excellent, safe and a sweet lady. The whole experience was a delight, I loved the adventure of it all.

Vangvieng Climbing & Ballon Area (Departure from Vientiane)

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2026-06-25 22:32:51

Fantastic 5.0

I had a lovely day visiting the sights in and around Vientiane. Jik drove confidently and carefully and was able to answer all my questions about life in Laos. She also wetted my appetite with suggestions as to places I should visit on my next trip here. I would definitely give a 5 star recommendation!

Vientiane Temples and City Highlights Private Tour

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2026-05-18 14:51:04

Fantastic 5.0

I very much enjoyed this tour as a solo traveler. There were two other joiners aside from me. The thing that I enjoyed most about this tour is the kayaking. The car used was a spacious van and the seats were very comfortable.

Vangvieng with Cave Kayak & Zipline (departure from Vientiane)

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2026-02-07 07:43:18

Fantastic 5.0

I had a wonderful tour guide, she is so pretty, kind, patient, and takes wonderful pictures!

Vientiane Buddha Park & Patuxay Full-Day Tour

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2026-02-08 10:47:20

Fantastic 5.0

Punch was our guide & he was wonderful. The tour went above & beyond and the food was sooo good. I would definitely recommend this tour. Punch didn’t just teach us about Laotian food but we leaned a lot about Laotion culture. We also switched the time of the tour at the last minute and the company was more than accommodating. They switched us almost immediately after we emailed them to make the request. Would definitely do a tour with them again & Punch of course!!

Vientiane classic Food tour

Local weather

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DEC - FEB
29°14°
MAR - MAY
34°21°
JUN - AUG
31°24°
SEP - NOV
31°20°

General info

Time zone
GMT +07:00
No time difference
Currency
Lao Kip
1INR = 236.60LAK
Official languages
Lao
Best time to visit
NOV
Bun That Luang
Recommended trip duration
3 days

Vientiane Prefecture

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