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That Luang (Royal Stupa)

The Royal Stupa is a symbol of Buddhism and Lao rule, and is Laos' most important religious building. A wonderful sight for tourists to Vientiane to behold, the dazzling golden temple and its spire are visible from afar - and locals claim that... see full details

Victory Gate (Patuxai)

Modeled to mirror the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Laos' Victory Gate is definitely a sight to behold. Although it is said to be a replica of Paris' Arc de Triomphe, the Laotians decided to one-up their colonial masters by building theirs slightly... see full details

COPE Visitors Centre

The COPE Visitors centre can be a sobering reality-check for many visitors to Laos, but nonetheless, it is definitely worth a visit. Statistically, Laos is the most bombed country in the world from the many American planes offloading their unused ordnance onto Laos during... see full details

Houey Hong Vocational Training Center for Women

One of Laos' most popular activities in recent years for female tourists, is a trip to the wonderful Houey Hong Vocational Training Center for Women. The centre's mission is to provide education and training to Lao women from disadvantaged backgrounds, to help assimilate them... see full details

Ho Phra Kaew

One of Vientiane's oldest and most grandiose temples, Ho Phra Kaew has an extremely interesting history that sheds lights on Laos' past relations with Thailand. The temple was built in 1565 by King Setthathirat for the express purpose of housing the Emerald Buddha, which... see full details

Talat Sao (Morning Market)

Sometimes when you're travelling, it's nice to take a break from visiting the usual tourist fare and to experience the country as the locals do it. Vientiane's Talat Sao (Morning Market) offers visitors the chance to do just this - with a bustling... see full details