Vientiane (ວຽງຈັນ) Viet Chan) is the capital city Laos. It is the political, cultural and economic center of the country Laos. The city is located on the left bank of the Mekong River, the other bank is Thailand.
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Compared with the bustling capitals of the countries Southeast Asia On the other hand, Vientiane's relaxed atmosphere makes the city feel like a small town. After you've visited Vientiane's temples, it's always best to wander down the riverside, relaxing with cold Beerlao - the national beer Laos - and watch the sun set over the Mekong.
Of course, this booming tourism industry is changing by slowly but surely bringing a lot of Thai and Chinese visitors to this formerly sleepy city. Just like other Southeast Asian capitals, Vientiane is experiencing a construction boom.
History
Settled here at least 1000, Vientiane became an important administrative city of the Kingdom of Lan Xang ("million elephants") in 1545. plundered by the Siamese in 1828, Vientiane was recovered in time to be once again chosen as the capital of the protectorate of Laos was occupied by the French, a position it held after independence (1953) and after the communists passed in 1975. Today, Vientiane is the largest city in Laos, with an estimated population of 210,000 in the city and some 700,000 in the province of Vientiane.
Arrive
By air
Wattay International Airport is the largest airport Laos. There are direct flights between this airport and Hanoi, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh.
By train/train
By road
From Vietnam You can go by road along Highway 9 (Quang Tri) through Lao Bao border gate or Highway 12 through Cha Lo border gate (Quang Binh) via Laos. Two-lane paved road.
- From Cambodia
Bus from Phnom Penh to Vientiane costs about 50 USD if you buy a 'VIP' ticket: including a bed for the evening leg; however, unless you have a travel companion you will have to share a small bed with any other passenger (of the same sex).
At the border Laos-Cambodia, you must complete all administrative procedures.
Ignore what your travel agent or bus driver tells you the Phnom Penh-Vieng Chan trip usually involves 4 separate bus stops, not 2. From the Phnom Penh-Lao and Pakse-Vientiane borders should suffice. However, between the border and Pakse (Southern Laos) you will be asked to change to a minibus, sit on someone else's lap,...because the bus will go around to each guesthouse to drop off passengers in the area. You will eventually be transferred to another truck, and the process repeats itself. It takes 4-6 hours and it is also difficult to know where you are, where you are going and who is responsible.
If the operator tells you to put your luggage on a second bus (due to seating issues), it is liable to vanish along the road.
The bus route from Phnom Penh to Vientiane or vice versa takes an average of 27 hours.
By bus
By ship
Traveling in the city
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Work
Shopping
Banks and money changers
Banks and money changers abound in the city center, and money changers have a competitive advantage over banks. The best prices are at the shops along Rue Lane Xang in the northern part of Talat Sao morning market.
Phongsavanh Bank on Thanon Samsenthai is Vientiane's newest private bank and currency exchange until 20:30 on weekdays, and briefly on weekends.
BCEL has money changers at the corner of Thanon Fa Ngum, Thanon Setthathilath (near Joma), Thanon Pang Kham as well as at the friendship bridge, just through the visas. This bank doesn't charge commissions, offers better conversion rates, and is open longer than most local banks. BCEL also has a cashier counter.
Home Ideal a Chinese shop, offering a good exchange rate. The shop is a 2 minute walk on the next street on from Phongsavanh bank.
Cuisine
Price
Affordable
Luxurious
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Sleep
Price
Affordable
Luxurious
Security
Medical
Vientiane Hospital is far different from those in the West or even in Thailand. Mahosot and Setthathirat hospitals can treat common ailments but for more serious illnesses you should go to the hospital. Thailand, where there is a good private hospital with American trained doctors or Europe.For urgent dental treatment it is best to go to Thailand.Mahosot Hospital is located by the river (go to the "International Clinic", you will pay more and get personalized service, but from the same doctors who work in the hospital itself); Setthathirat Hospital is away from the city center on T4 road.
Medical Center: Center Medical de l'Ambassade de France Medical. With the support of the French Embassy in Vientiane, "Center Medica de l'Ambassade de France Medica"open to the foreign community in Laos in April 2007. The medical center provides primary care, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, along with supportive medical services, including dental care, physical therapy, speech and language. speech therapy and psychotherapy, for expats and tourists in Vientiane. (English speaking) Practice Dr. Jean Marie Hospied; Bvd Kouvieng. Simuang BP 7168.Vientiane. Laos Tel / Fax: 856 21 214150 [email protected].
Australian Embassy Clinic. The Australian Embassy Hospital offers limited general practice services with a small pharmacy and ward. Although the hospital is primarily for diplomatic staff and families, Australian citizens can access its services on a fee for service facility. Bilateral agreements with other embassies make it possible for citizens from certain other countries to access the service as well. The clinic is located at the Australian Embassy at Km4 on Thadeua Road. Phone number: 856 [0] 21,353,840. Visiting hours: 8.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.00 Monday to Friday. No after-hours service. Email: Chittakone.keochanla @ dfat.gov.au
The French Embassy clinic charges 36 USD per consultation, and the Australian Embassy clinic US $ 75.
Contact
China, Wat Nak Rd, Sisattanak (Get there: motorbike, tuk tuk (~15,000Kip from center 1 way), jumbo, small white bus from capital bus station to engineering faculty (2,000Kip) 5min walk), ☎ 856 21 315100, fax: 856 21 315104, email: [email protected]. M-F 9AM-11:30AM.
Thailand, Kaysone Phomvihane Ave, Xaysettha, ☎ 856 21 214581–2, fax: 856 21 214580, email: [email protected]. M-F 8:30AM-noon & 1PM-4:30PM.
- Consular office, 15 Ban Ponesinuan, Bourichane Rd (near Lao-Singapore Business College), ☎ 856 21 453916, 856 21 415337, fax: 856 21 415336. .
USA, Rue Bartholonie, That Dam, ☎ 856 21 267 000, 21 267 111, email: [email protected].
Vietnam, No 85, 23 Singha Rd, Ban Phonxay, Saysettha District (Go to Patuxai and continue road from town center), ☎ 856 21 990986, fax: 856-21 416720, email: [email protected]. M 10AM-11:30AM & 1:30PM-4:30PM, Tu-F 8AM-11:30AM & 1:30PM-4:30PM.
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