What to do in Vientiane Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

A golden temple with a red roof and multiple spires, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
A large golden stupa surrounded by smaller structures, set against a clear blue sky.
A large golden temple with a tall spire, surrounded by palm trees and a paved walkway.
A large, ornate temple with multiple spires and a central stupa, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
An ornate gateway with a dome and spires, surrounded by palm trees and benches.

Things to do

Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

฿820
per adult
Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking
Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option

Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option

฿675
per adult
Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option
Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide

Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide

฿5,398
per adult
Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide
Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

฿5,230
per adult
Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch
Luang Prabang: Unlimited Laos Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Luang Prabang: Unlimited Laos Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿226
per traveller
Luang Prabang: Unlimited Laos Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane

Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane

฿270
per adult
Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane
Vientiane Private Full-Day Tour with Buddha Park and Lunch

Vientiane Private Full-Day Tour with Buddha Park and Lunch

฿5,398
per adult
Vientiane Private Full-Day Tour with Buddha Park and Lunch
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Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk

฿3,779
per adult
Vientiane Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk
The Avenue of a Million Elephants: A Vientiane Self-Guided Tour

The Avenue of a Million Elephants: A Vientiane Self-Guided Tour

฿270
per adult
The Avenue of a Million Elephants: A Vientiane Self-Guided Tour
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Pha That Luang

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Find out about the history of Vientiane with a stop at Pha That Luang. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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Where to stay in Vientiane Prefecture

Find the best Vientiane Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Hadxayfong

While visiting Hadxayfong, you might make a stop by sights like ST Vegas Entertainment International Club and Mekong.

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Open Photo by Katsuya Miyake

Chinatown

While Chinatown isn't home to many top sights, Ban Anou Night Market and Lao National Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Day trip destinations from Vientiane Prefecture

A large golden reclining Buddha statue surrounded by lush greenery and traditional architecture.

Vientiane

A temple with a golden spire, two colorful dragon statues, and a red staircase leading to the entrance.

Nong Khai

A beach with clear turquoise water, a boat with multiple outboard motors, and rocky formations in the distance.

Tha Bo

A glass observation deck with a metal railing overlooking a river and landscape.

Sang Khom