Location: Vientiane
Top Things to do in Vientiane
What to do and see in Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Vientiane is the capital and largest city in Laos. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Vientiane is a city steeped in legend and history. The city is the home of the massive gilded stupa, Pha That Luang, a national symbol of Laos. The streets are lined with trees, French colonial buildings, street markets, Buddhist temples, and noodle shops. Just outside the city is Buddha Park, a garden littered with over 200 cement sculptures depicting the gods and monsters of Buddhist and Hindu myth.
Restaurants in Vientiane
1. TaiBaan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
TaiBaan (formerly Saoban) is a fair trade business and a retail outlet for more than 300 village artisans. When you buy from TaiBaan, you provide employment and training for the artisan, and the profits stay in the village communities. Products include hand woven silk and cotton textiles using natural dyes, indigo ikat textiles, bamboo wares, silver jewellery, bags and accessories.
Reviewed By Diana_Mangalagiu - Paris, France
Everything is nice and meaningful, very nice objects, most of them made with recycled materials, empowering communities in villages. You buy because you like the objects, not only because you want to help villages!
2. Lao Textiles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By DLLum - Denver, United States
This place is a must if you are interested and love handicrafts. Don't go expecting cheap prices. Each piece here is a work of art. . Prices reflect the energy and time that is put in a piece of work.
3. Lao Disabled Womens Development Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Disabled women come to the LDWDC from all over Laos for vocational training that gives them the skills and confidence to set up an independent life. Visit our Showroom to learn more about disability in Laos and shop for beautiful handicrafts. Take a tour to learn more about life at Centre, participate in a handicraft class or join us for a tasty lunch. Bookings are required for tours, lunch and the handicraft workshop.
4. MAG UXO Visitor Centre
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5.0 based on 78 reviews
The UXO Visitor Centre provides visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the most bombed country in the world per capita, and about the work that MAG has been doing in Lao PDR since 1994 to save lives and support development for local communities by clearing the deadly remnants of the bombings.
Reviewed By Gapyearizzie
The visitor centre is very small but contained a lot of important information about the issue of UXOs in Laos, something many western people will be unaware of until they visit this country. The centre had interactive games and videos, as well as bombs and models to help convey the message. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and were happy to answer any questions. They also had free, locally grown tea and coffee as well as calendars that you could take. The whole exhibition is by donation, and it was lovely to be able to support such a worthy cause.
5. Vientiane Transfer Service
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Vientiane Transfer Services .With our skills, expertise, and movement system, our professional staff will provide a service that yields maximum benefits for corporate travel.Our office enjoys a capacity to ensure the best arrangements at the lowest available prices for our corporate travelers, and our clients will also benefit from discounted rates and special services from our partners.
Reviewed By boyhn - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
We book with Mr Ben by email all the transport in Láo. - Luangprabang City Tour. - Luangprabang to Xiang Khoang. - Xiang Khoang Day Tour. - Xiang Khoang to Vang Vieng. - Vang Vieng Day Tour. - Vang Vieng to Vientiane. - Vientiane City tour. Pick up and drop off Airport free The trip was great the Van clean and comfortable . Our driver he very friendly , careful driving and helpful. Thank you Ben and team. Would hightly recomend to other traveler.
6. YOPI Studio Vientiane
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Yopi Studio is a community based Pilates, Yoga and Zumba studio. There are regular Pilates teacher course and workshops taking place. The instructors are certified with international teaching background. Check its facebook page @ Yopi Studio Vientiane for more class information. The studio also provides group and private classes in/out the studio upon request. Looking forward to welcoming you soon!
Reviewed By onkhamb
I’ve been going to Yopi for the past month and all these classes are amazing. From an upbeat Zumba dance class to the pilates class - the studio is offers an impeccable array of choices equipped with a friendly team. Definitely my go to studio in Vientiane!
7. Dahlia Beauty Salon & Spa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
We are professional team of beauty experts from Laos, dedicated to enhance and preserve your natural beauty, improve your overall well-being and discover your inner goddess. Our large experience combined with the top quality cosmetic products will help us achieve that. Real massages, waxing, manicure, pedicure, gel nails, shellac nails, foot spa, facial, eyelash extensions, ... But also a brand new hair salon in Vientiane, haircuts, hair color, hair keratin, hair braiding, ... Come visit us on Rue Hengboun, we look forward to welcoming you soon! :)
Reviewed By Culture58861995159
Amzing place, tbey are able to do almost everything: manicure, pedicure, hair cut, blow dry. All best in Laos. The girls are proffessional and well trained. Most important, everything is done with the smile and genuine kindness
8. Madam Phasouk Vientiane Cooking Class
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By johndY4943KP - Bradenton, United States
Madam Phasouk was one of the high lights of our trip. From the moment of pickup at the hotel, to the market, to meeting her lovely daughter, to the cooking experience, I cannot say enough good things about this. Madam Phasouk is amazing! He cooking skills are just a small part of the experience. Okay anyone can make Pad Thai (except me). She is has a history that is unbelievably interesting. Quite the accomplished woman. I bleieve her children are following in her foosteps. A true honor to know such a woman. Thank you Madam Phasoud for a lovely evening.
9. COPE Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,464 reviews
Reviewed By b3n07l0 - Launceston, Australia
This is a museum dedicated to the legacy of the US bombing campaign in Laos known as the ‘secret war’ of unexploded ordinances and the ongoing human impacts which include maiming and death of farm workers and children and the work of COPE and their partners in UXO clearances and the provision of psycho-physical needs of victims. Profoundly moving. Free entry but donations are graciously received and go to find their work in the field.
10. Houey Hong Vocational Training Centre for Women
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Houey Hong Vocational Training Centre trains Lao women in weaving, natural dyes, sewing, tailoring and business administration. Beautiful handwoven silk items are made on the premises, along with other products in a range of Lao textiles. Visitors can see the weaving and natural dyes, as part of the every day working environment at the centre. There is a retail shop, where handmade items of excellent quality can be purchased at reasonable prices. For those interested in textiles, or looking for a fun hands-on experience, there is a range of workshops ranging from a half day, full day, to several days. You can learn about natural dyes, and different weaving techniques.
Reviewed By bridgesontheroad - Bargara, Australia
This is a great workshop providing vocational training in textiles, dyeing, weaving and business admin to local women. We went on the short tie-dyeing workshop where we produced one scarf each and it was good fun and very good value. It was also really interesting to be guided around the centre and see the immense amount of work that goes into the weaving in particular.
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