Guided Vientiane City and Buddha Park Full-Day Tour
Vientiane, Laos
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Trip Type: Full-day Tours
Duration: 8 hours
Enjoy a guided tour to discover the hidden charms of Vientiane, meaning "the city of sandal wood". Vientiane is one of the quietest capital cities in the world, different from most of the bustle and hustle Asian capitals. Visit the famous Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan, with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. Also stop by the Wat Sisaket, Wat Phra Keo, Wat Simuang and more.
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Enjoy a guided tour to discover the hidden charms of Vientiane, meaning "the city of sandal wood". Vientiane is one of the quietest capital cities in the world, different from most of the bustle and hustle Asian capitals. Visit the famous Buddha Park, also known as Xieng Khuan, with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. Also stop by the Wat Sisaket, Wat Phra Keo, Wat Simuang and more.You will be picked up at your hotel in Vientiane at 8:30 am and then begin your day at the serene Wat Sisaket, the only temple left intact after the Siamese (Thai) invasion in 1828. It is one of the most beautiful temples in the capital, and its breezy teak covered hallways are filled with thousands of miniature Buddha statues.
Continue on to the nearby Wat Phra Keo. As a religious museum, the Wat Phra Keo displays a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art. Also stop by the nearby Presidential Palace and appreciate the building building from outside (going inside is not permitted). Have a good glimpse into the town’s colonial past as this building formerly served as the French governor’s palace. Visit the Wat Simuang, one of the most popular and venerated temples in Vientiane before Continue to the Patuxay monument, Laos’ version of the Arc de Triomphe, where you can climb the stairs to the roof for sweeping panoramic views of the city.
Next, your tour takes you to the That Luang, the holiest site in Laos. Constructed by King Setthethirat in the 16th century, the temple is resplendent as the sun is shines upon its towering golden spire. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then drive to the famous Buddha Park. The drive is around 45 minutes and the road serves as an important link between the Lao capital and Thailand. En route make a brief stop and take some beautiful photos of the Friendship Bridge built by the Australian government in 1994 and links Laos and Thailand.
Arrive at the Buddha Park and enjoy a stroll around the park. Also known as Xieng Khuan, this unusual park is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. The quiet and tranquil setting along the Mekong River is a contrast to the slightly eccentric sculptures which were built in 1958 by a Laos shaman. The concrete sculptures are unique and intriguing, sitting majestically in the peaceful park. After Buddha Park start driving back to Vientiane. En route stop at the Lao Disabled Women Development Center. This center aims to bring knowledge and skills to disabled women so that they can become self-sufficient, productive members of the community.
The center focuses its efforts on helping people with disabilities gain independence and self confidence. A visit to the center provides you with the opportunity to talk to these women and to observe their skill at creating handicrafts such as hand made paper.
End your tour of the capital along the banks of the Mekong River as the sun begins to set. Stroll along the river, stop to enjoy a cold drink, or sample a snack from one of the many local food stalls if you like before being transferred back to your hotel.
Continue on to the nearby Wat Phra Keo. As a religious museum, the Wat Phra Keo displays a collection of both Lao and Khmer works of art. Also stop by the nearby Presidential Palace and appreciate the building building from outside (going inside is not permitted). Have a good glimpse into the town’s colonial past as this building formerly served as the French governor’s palace. Visit the Wat Simuang, one of the most popular and venerated temples in Vientiane before Continue to the Patuxay monument, Laos’ version of the Arc de Triomphe, where you can climb the stairs to the roof for sweeping panoramic views of the city.
Next, your tour takes you to the That Luang, the holiest site in Laos. Constructed by King Setthethirat in the 16th century, the temple is resplendent as the sun is shines upon its towering golden spire. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then drive to the famous Buddha Park. The drive is around 45 minutes and the road serves as an important link between the Lao capital and Thailand. En route make a brief stop and take some beautiful photos of the Friendship Bridge built by the Australian government in 1994 and links Laos and Thailand.
Arrive at the Buddha Park and enjoy a stroll around the park. Also known as Xieng Khuan, this unusual park is filled with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. The quiet and tranquil setting along the Mekong River is a contrast to the slightly eccentric sculptures which were built in 1958 by a Laos shaman. The concrete sculptures are unique and intriguing, sitting majestically in the peaceful park. After Buddha Park start driving back to Vientiane. En route stop at the Lao Disabled Women Development Center. This center aims to bring knowledge and skills to disabled women so that they can become self-sufficient, productive members of the community.
The center focuses its efforts on helping people with disabilities gain independence and self confidence. A visit to the center provides you with the opportunity to talk to these women and to observe their skill at creating handicrafts such as hand made paper.
End your tour of the capital along the banks of the Mekong River as the sun begins to set. Stroll along the river, stop to enjoy a cold drink, or sample a snack from one of the many local food stalls if you like before being transferred back to your hotel.
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