Vientiane 1-Day Travel Guide

Before I came, I heard that Vientiane is the most boring capital in Southeast Asia. That's not true. Vientiane is definitely worth a whole day of your time. 💛1-Day Travel Route💛 Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park) - Wat Ho Phra Keo - Wat Sisaket - Patuxay - That Dam - Wat Si Muang - Pha That Luang - Wat That Foun - Vientiane Night Market 🌵[Attractions] ❶Pha That Luang (P1): The golden stupa is a little bit shocking. ❷Wat That Foun (P2): A popular check-in spot, just opposite Pha That Luang, don't miss it. ❸Patuxay (P3): A landmark in the city center with Buddhist characteristics. ❹Wat Si Muang (P4): The most popular temple in Vientiane. ❺Wat Ho Phra Keo (P5): Not many tourists, nothing special, you can skip it. ❻Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park) (P5, P6): Highly recommended, super interesting, I've never seen a more unique temple. ❼Wat Sisaket (P7): The oldest temple in Vientiane. ❽That Dam (P8): Near Patuxay, no need to make a special trip. ❾Vientiane Night Market (P9): Not comparable to the Luang Prabang Night Market, it could be a night market anywhere in the world, with no special features. It is divided into two sections, one for small commodities and the other for an amusement park. 🍜[Food] 1️⃣San Han Beef Noodles (P11): Freshly cut beef, cheap! Delicious! 2️⃣Khop Chai Deu (P12): A street restaurant serving local food, you can order a set meal. 3️⃣Fruit Heaven (P13): Freshly squeezed milkshakes, beautiful! Delicious! 🏨[Accommodation] It is recommended to stay near Patuxay, in the city center, where many attractions are within walking distance. 🚌[Transportation] Taxis are very cheap. Only two attractions require a ride. ①Pha That Luang & Wat That Foun: Take a taxi. ②Xieng Khuan: Take bus No. 14 at the main station. ③Other attractions are near Patuxay, within walking distance.