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Visiting Vientiane, Laos


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.
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Inter City Hotel

Nov 10, 2009

my family stayed here for 3 nights and then took the trip to vist down town. And the impotant thing My family loved this hotel very much. my fife she said next time we will back again. room not...more

Restaurant Le Provencal

4 of 5 stars
Los Altos, cA
Nov 9, 2009

This restaurant is on the main square in Vientiane. We were hungry for pizza and chose le Provencale. The pizza was excellent as was the service. The environment was also very welcoming. more

L'Opera Italian Restaurant

2 of 5 stars
Los Altos, cA
Nov 9, 2009

5 of us ate there last evening. We each had a different pasta dish. I had the lasagna. Others had the tortellini, the ravioli and the linguine bolognese. My lasagna was without either taste or...more

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