{"id":8734,"date":"2020-02-07T05:00:28","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T05:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurytravelvietnam.com\/blog\/?p=8734"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:44:24","slug":"best-thing-to-do-in-vientiane-lao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/best-thing-to-do-in-vientiane-lao.html","title":{"rendered":"Best things to do in Vientiane, Laos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vientiane, the capital city of <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/destinations\/laos\">Laos<\/a> &#8211; a country in the heart of Southeast Asia, is with no doubts, a heaven of delicious delicacies, amazing scenic views and many things to see and do.<br \/>\nA city on the river, Vientiane inspires travelers by wild orchids, delightful cuisine and amazing things to discover along the river bank.<br \/>\nBeing a place of rich and long cultural tradition with many attractions Vientiane is a perfect place to spend a few days before you head off to other places around the country.<\/p>\n<p><center><div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"760\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fkX6NV2pGbo?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><center><\/center><\/center><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/best-thing-to-do-in-vientiane-lao.html\/#I_Get_Involved_in_Open_Air_Aerobics\" >I. Get Involved in Open Air Aerobics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/best-thing-to-do-in-vientiane-lao.html\/#II_Visit_Man-made_and_religious_attractions\" >II. Visit Man-made and religious attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/best-thing-to-do-in-vientiane-lao.html\/#III_Have_a_Traditional_Laos_Herbal_Sauna_and_Massage\" >III. Have a Traditional Laos Herbal Sauna and Massage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/best-thing-to-do-in-vientiane-lao.html\/#IV_Eat_at_Vientiane_Night_Market\" >IV. Eat at Vientiane Night Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/best-thing-to-do-in-vientiane-lao.html\/#Contact_Us\" >Contact Us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Get_Involved_in_Open_Air_Aerobics\"><\/span>I. Get Involved in Open Air Aerobics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are lots of tourists said that Vientiane more like a small village than a bustling central hub, so how about just start a morning with an aerobic exercise on some open classes near the bank where you can together have fun and making friend with dozens of welcoming local people. It is also a good way to know more about <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/best-thing-to-do-in-vientiane-lao.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Laos<\/a> people.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8738\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8738\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8738\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-aerobic.jpg\" alt=\"Vientiane, Laos\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-aerobic.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-aerobic-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-aerobic-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8738\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freeimages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"II_Visit_Man-made_and_religious_attractions\"><\/span>II. Visit Man-made and religious attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Exploring centuries-old Buddhist temples is one of the most popular things to do in the Lao capital where you can find such places like Xieng Khuan &#8211; known as Buddha Park Buddhist sculpture, That Luang &#8211; a sacred monument and one of <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/essential-travel-guide-to-luang-prabang-laos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Laos\u2019 most impressive religious structures<\/a> or Patuxai Victory Gate &#8211; a massive concrete arch on Lang Xang Avenue and many other places.<br \/>\nNow take your camera, hit the streets, and you\u2019re bound to find a host of interesting sights in Vientiane. You can chose to walk or go on a local tuk tuk, both way worth the journey by its own ways.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8735\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8735\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8735\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-Visit-Man-made.jpg\" alt=\"Vientiane, Laos\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-Visit-Man-made.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-Visit-Man-made-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-Visit-Man-made-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Lux Travel DMC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"III_Have_a_Traditional_Laos_Herbal_Sauna_and_Massage\"><\/span>III. Have a Traditional Laos Herbal Sauna and Massage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is nothing worthy than relaxing after a long journey by a traditional massage with steam infused with fragrant herbs. It is not only an it an extremely aromatic experience but also a way to reap the numerous medicinal benefits.<br \/>\nLet leave a day feeling happy after the massage and enjoy a free cup of tea in this relaxing atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/tour-item\/family-tour-vientiane-luang-prabang-6-days\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#333333;background-color:#faba40;border-color:#c89534;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#333333;padding:0px 28px;font-size:21px;line-height:42px;border-color:#fccf7a;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #333333\"> DISCOVER NOW!<\/span><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IV_Eat_at_Vientiane_Night_Market\"><\/span>IV. Eat at Vientiane Night Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vientiane Night Market is located along the waterfront in the city, visitors\u00a0 usually come here to buy items like clothes, textiles, accessories, handicrafts, paintings and myriad souvenirs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8736\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8736\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8736\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-night-market.jpg\" alt=\"Vientiane, Laos\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-night-market.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-night-market-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-night-market-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Lux Travel DMC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apart from that, the market is actually an ideal place for travelers to enjoy a wide range of street food, discover unique traditional Laotian snacks while chatting with local people. Vendors begin to set up their stalls around sunset and the busiest time is around 8 pm, so take your time then head there early to avoid the crowd.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8737\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8737\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-night-market-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vientiane, Laos\" width=\"750\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-night-market-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Vientiane-Laos-night-market-1-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Lux Travel DMC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/tour-item\/family-tour-vientiane-luang-prabang-6-days\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#333333;background-color:#faba40;border-color:#c89534;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#333333;padding:0px 28px;font-size:21px;line-height:42px;border-color:#fccf7a;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #333333\"> DISCOVER NOW!<\/span><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us\"><\/span>Contact Us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Address: No.456 Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Phone: (+84) 4 3927 4120<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Email: sales@luxtraveldmc.com<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hotline: +84-336-276-996<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\">https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/contact\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#333333;background-color:#faba40;border-color:#c89534;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#333333;padding:0px 28px;font-size:21px;line-height:42px;border-color:#fccf7a;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #333333\"> Plan Your Trip Here!<\/span><\/a>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -6px; top: 3310.97px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vientiane, the capital city of Laos &#8211; a country in the heart of Southeast Asia, is with no doubts, a heaven of delicious delicacies, amazing scenic views and many things&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":8739,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[943],"tags":[1340,48,1342,1341,1343,77],"class_list":["post-8734","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-laos","tag-best-thing","tag-laos","tag-night-market","tag-sauna","tag-temple","tag-vientiane"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8734","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8734"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8734\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8734"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8734"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}