This photo journal, part 2 of 3 for Vientiane, features other important landmarks in the city such as the Golden Stupa & the Victory Gate.

VIENTIANE Vientiane, the delightfully friendly capital of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is situated on the northeastern bank of the Mekong River not far from the border with Thailand. Studded with colorful Buddhist temples & crumbling French mansions, is one of southeast Asia's most laid-back capitals. With a population of about 600,000, it is quite small for a capital, ... (more)