Visit Vientiane Overview Trip ideas Experiences Places to visit Best time to visit Accommodation Back to all places It may be Laos’s most fast-paced city, but if you visit Vientiane, you'll still find it's the smallest and most laid-back capital in Southeast Asia. Expect leafy boulevards, French-colonial architecture and plenty of chilled-out riverside spots to enjoy a Beerlao by the Mekong. Wat Si Saket in Vientiane Patuxai war monument in Vientiane Xieng Khuan Buddha Park near Vientiane Pha That Luang Buddhist stupa in Vientiane Connects with Laos Luang PrabangLuang Prabang is Laos’s Shangri-La: sweeping golden roofs and colonial shophouses against a lush backdrop of jungle-covered mountains, and a laid-back atmosphere of peace and serenity. Laos Vang ViengVang Vieng has shaken off its old party vibes and reinvented itself as Laos’s premier destination for outdoor adventuring – perfect for those who want to cave, climb and kayak in some of the world's most spectacular karst scenery.