Things to do in Laos
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Laos Discovery
15 days (Hanoi)
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Explore the architectural wonder of Hanoi, Settle in to the pace of chilled out Vientiane, Admire the spectacular scenery in Vang Vieng, Unearth hidden…Not LP reviewed
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Lao ITECC
This centre includes a cinema that shows a mix of cinematic fare at hard-to-pin-down times.
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Ms Boualay Douang Dara
Less chance of finding individual pieces, but the quantity on offer keeps prices very cheap.
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Carterie du Laos
This shop has a wide range of postcards, cards, posters and books, and a few small souvenirs.
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Bamboo Bar & Restaurant
This is a floating affair and serves some interesting dishes that have had some good reports.
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Wat Nong Sikhunmeuang
The simple Wat Nong Sikhunmeuang temple was built in 1729, burned in 1774 and rebuilt in 1804.
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KPP Handicraft Promotion Enterprise of Sekong Province
This modest-looking place sells fair-trade textiles from the Bolaven Plateau province of Sekong.
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True Colour
This store sells textiles and clothes made in the Houey Hong Vocational Training Center for Women.
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Nazim
A few metres south of Indian restaraunt Nisha is another branch of the empire Nazim.
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Nikone Handicrafts
Located out near the National Circus, this is another good place to see weaving and dyeing in action.
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Green Discovery
Kayaking, trekking, mountain biking, motorcycling and multiday trips north including motorcycle tours.
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Marina
Marina is quite big and ostentatious. If you get sick of dancing you can bowl instead!
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Baguette Vendor
Baguette vendor sells decent khào jįi in the morning and afternoon.
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Lao Red Cross
You can take a traditional herbal sauna and/or Swedish-Lao massage at the Lao Red Cross.
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Sakura
Sakura has regular DJs and is the best place to dance, though few people seem to bother.
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Sky
Basic Lao and Western food including omelettes, soups and fried rice can be found at Sky.
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La Gondola
Reasonably good Italian fare is served up by the Italian owner in unpretentious surrounds. Warm atmosphere.
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Shanti
Basic Lao and Western food including omelettes, soups and fried rice can be found at Shanti.
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Action Max Laos
Elephant treks and comfortable, small group tours to surrounding area. Prices around US$30 per person per day.
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Swedish Pizza & Baking House
More pizza place than bakery, with some pastries and arguably the best pizzas in Vientiane. Delivery available.
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Saigon Bijoux
Saigon Bijoux on Th Samsenthai trades primarily in gold and silver. It also repairs jewellery.
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Souksan Restaurant
Souksan serves a range of Chinese, Lao, Thai and comfort food including (allegedly) a Sunday roast lunch (US$5).
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Muangsua Hotel
In a low-ceilinged room behind the hotel, a Lao band plays the usual mix of Lao and Thai pop. Only Beerlao is sold.
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Champady
In a French-era building, atmospheric Champady serves Thai cuisine and coffee in an attractive streetside location.
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Ban Vilaylac Restaurant
Hidden between Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan and Wat Chanthabuli, this romantic little place serves tasty Lao and Thai food.
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Nang Khamtip
Some of the best fǒe, khào píak (rice soup) and khào sáwy in Laos.
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