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Laos

Vientiane / Land of Smiles Meets Chill Vibes

MeowScore 😼80/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

november

Best weather and serene landscapes.

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january

Visit Laos' famous Buddhist temples and participate in Boun Pha Vet festival.

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february

Experience Lao New Year festivities and water splashing.

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march

Enjoy the cooler weather and participate in the Vientiane International Half Marathon.

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april

Witness the colorful boat racing festival and enjoy yummy sticky rice.

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may

Discover Laos' traditional textiles and participate in the Vientiane Bike Festival.

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june

Explore Vientiane's night markets and indulge in delicious Lao street food.

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july

Escape the heat by visiting the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfalls and swimming in its turquoise pools.

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august

Experience the magical festival of fireboats (Lai Heua Fai).

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september

Attend the Boat Racing Festival in Luang Prabang.

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october

Join in the Khao Padap Din festivities with locals.

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november

Explore Laos' stunning nature at the Nam Ngum Lake and its floating restaurants.

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december

Visit the Wat Phou Festival and ancient ruins at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Vientiane can be affordable, but prices for souvenirs and imported items can be high. Local markets offer the best bargains.

Shop at Talat Sao Market for cheap clothing and electronics, and eat at local street food stalls for budget-friendly meals.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

for sightseeing

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

for sightseeing

Vientiane's highlights can be covered in 2-3 days.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Laos

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Laos

Cash is preferred, credit card option not always available.

internet situation

meh Speed

Moderate speed, can be slow during peak hours.

good Availability

Internet is available in most areas.

great Cellular

Good cellular coverage, especially in urban areas.

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

LAK

1 LAK =
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biking hostile

Few bike lanes

walkable -ish

Low traffic and greenery

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Vientiane's sun-soaked streets invite cats to stretch out their paws while soaking up the warm Laotian air.

Feast on scrumptious fish at local markets, then strut along the Mekong River, purrfect for cool whisker breezes and playful paw dipping.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Night Market
💛
COPE Visitor Centre
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Wat Si Saket
🏛️
Patuxai
🕌
Pha That Luang

The mainstream

🌃
Night Market

In the evening, head to this bustling market full of street food, handicrafts, and clothing to experience local life and haggle for souvenirs.

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💛
COPE Visitor Centre

Learn about the devastating impacts of unexploded landmines and bombs across Laos during the country's Secret War. COPE also provides prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation services to those affected.

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🙏
Wat Si Saket

This Siamese-style temple is the oldest in Vientiane, home to thousands of tiny Buddha statues and ornate murals.

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🏛️
Patuxai

Cat-ify the Arc de Triomphe, and you'll get Patuxai: a monument dedicated to those who fought for Laos' independence, offering great views of the city from the top.

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🕌
Pha That Luang

This gold-covered Buddhist stupa stands tall at the center of Vientiane, a prominent symbol of Laos' national identity.

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Off the beaten path

1
Wat Si Saket
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Lao Disabled Women's Development Centre
3
Talat Sao Market
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Buddha Park
5
The Book Cafe

Off the beaten path

1
Wat Si Saket

The oldest standing temple in Vientiane, with stunning architecture and a peaceful atmosphere for cats to meditate.🧘‍♀️🐾🙏

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2
Lao Disabled Women's Development Centre

A heartwarming place to visit, this center sells handmade crafts and textiles created by disabled women.🧵🎨😻

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3
Talat Sao Market

For cats who love to shop, this local market offers everything from traditional Lao clothing to fresh produce and souvenirs.🛍️🌶️🐈

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4
Buddha Park

A unique park filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu sculptures, perfect for adventurous cats who love to explore.🚶‍♂️🌴🐱

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5
The Book Cafe

This cozy cafe offers delicious coffee, homemade cakes, and a great book collection for cats to paw through.📚☕🐾

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biking hostile

Few bike lanes

walkable -ish

Low traffic and greenery

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Laos is a laid-back country

Cats traveling to Vientiane should keep in mind that the pace of life in Laos is slower than in other Southeast Asian countries.

Watch out for street food

Laotians love their street food, but it can be hard on cat stomachs. Cats should stick to cooked, freshly prepared food.

Respect the temples

Vientiane has several beautiful temples, but cats should remember to dress modestly and remove their shoes before entering.

Useful external sites

www.tourismlaos.org

Tourismlaos.org↗

The official tourism website of Laos

www.travelfish.org/location/laos/central_laos/vientiane/vientiane

Travelfish.org↗

Comprehensive travel guide to Vientiane and Laos

www.laos-guide-999.com/vientiane.html

Laos-guide-999.com↗

Practical travel guide with information on Vientiane's attractions, food and drink

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