Vientiane is one of Asia’s most relaxed capitals, strung along the Mekong opposite Thailand, with golden temples, French-colonial buildings and riverside night markets. Hotels are good value, and the compact center is easy to explore on foot or by bike.
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Vientiane is the southern terminus of the Laos–China Railway, with fast trains north to Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang from a station outside the city center.
The compact center, with guesthouses, cafés and temples within walking distance.
Riverside hotels near the night market and sunset views over the Mekong.
A central square with restaurants, bars and mid-range hotels.
The grand avenue leading to the Patuxai monument, with larger hotels.
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November–February is dry and relatively cool; March–May is very hot, and the rainy season runs roughly May–October.
The riverfront and the streets around Nam Phou have many good-value guesthouses and small hotels.
The Laos–China Railway runs fast trains from Vientiane to Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang; allow time to reach the station outside the city.
Yes. The Friendship Bridge links Vientiane with Nong Khai in Thailand, by road and by rail.