The Talat Khuadin Market offers great foods, fresh products and meats, as well as flowers, tobacco and other assorted goods.

• It's nice if that you come here for fabric, otherwise there is not much to see
• There is not much of a variety of stuff to browse for other than lao traditional fabrics

Wat Si Saket is believed to be Vientiane’s oldest surviving temple. This beautiful temple turned national museum is in dire need of a face-lift.

• It's nice if that you come here for fabric, otherwise there is not much to see
• This temple is for those who may ask for a wish to come true or a blessing on themselves or even their new car to keep it safe
• If you are religious you will want to pay to go inside the Wat, which is 5000 KIP - this is interesting because it is quite different inside from the other temples we have seen in the area, the painting inside is unique.
• If you are not a Buddhist and have had enough of seeing temples, then you can just enjoy walking around and seeing the monks etc.

The Ho Pha keo Temple is one of the oldest temples of the Laotian capital. It was a real temple whose purpose was to accommodate the famous Emerald Buddha.

• It's also near the presidential palace and the park, just a few walk from the river and to the morning market.
• It is right beside The Palais Presidentiel and the entrance is across the Wat Sisaket. The admission fee is minimal at 5000 kip.
• The architecture, the carved doors and the lovely gardens will leave you in awe.
• Be modestly dressed or they'll give you a sarong to cover up.

The Presidential Palace of Vientiane is a beautiful French Beaux Arts style that serves as the President official residence of Laos and also is the scene of official acts.

• You can only see it from the street. Very clean and well preserved
• You could take a few touristy photos
• From here you can walk to most shops restaurants and the Arc.
• It's worth a quick look and some photos

COPE Vientiane is a non-profit organisation in Laos which provides prosthetic limbs, mobility assistance and rehabilitation for Lao people who can’t afford it.

• The place shows tragedy that occur after war.
• Free but a donation is greatly appreciated.
• It is not far from the central bus station. Just follow the main road in front of bus station to the east. Less then 1km further on your right, accros the Green Park hotel.
• No entry charge - worth a visit to see this amazing Centre.

The Vientiane Riverside Parrk is a place of youth and excitement. Here you will find a lively nightlife and full of local entertainment activities.

• In the evening, there were restaurants at the promenade and a large night market.
• The park, the river walk and the markets are nicely set beside the Mekong River.
• The riverside park is where locals and tourist alike congregate for morning and evening strolls and for some exercise
• The riverside park is where locals and tourist alike congregate for morning and evening strolls and for some exercise