Vientiane
Pha That Luang, Laos's most important national monument and a symbol of Buddhism in the country, stands in Vientiane, the capital city on the Mekong River. The city also holds Haw Phra Kaew, which once housed the Emerald Buddha, alongside numerous other Buddhist temples and French-Indochinese architecture from the colonial era. A lively street food and café scene adds to the draw, and UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within the wider region.
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- Population840,940
- Nearest water from center 2.3 km1.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 22 km14 mi
Vientiane: quick answers
Where is Vientiane?
Vientiane is in Laos.
How do you get to Vientiane?
The nearest airport is Vientiane (VTE), about 18 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Vientiane?
The warmest month is April, averaging 29°C84°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 22°C71°F. The wettest month is August, with about 384 mm15.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Vientiane?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 321 restaurants and 71 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.