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The capital of Laos is a fairly small but bustling city, offering visitors historic relics, cultural landmarks, and great eateries.
Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, on the banks of the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. Vientiane became the capital in 1563 due to fears of a Burmese invasion but was later looted then razed to the ground in 1827 by the Siamese (Thai). Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos. Vientiane is noted as the home of the most significant national monument in Laos: That Luang, which is the symbol of Laos and an icon of Buddhism in Laos. Other significant Buddhist temples in Laos can be found there as well, such as Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly housed the Emerald Buddha.
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Attractions in Vientiane
- Historic Center, Vientiane
- Lao National Museum, Vientiane
- Pha That Luang, Vientiane
- Wat Si Saket, Vientiane
- Patuxai, Vientiane
- Wat Si Muang, Vientiane
- Wat That Khao, Vientiane
- Haw Phra Kaew, Vientiane
- That Dam, Vientaine
- Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, Vientiane