Vientiane’s mix of Buddhist temples and French colonial charm can be tricky for first-time visitors to navigate. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to ensure your preferences are met. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour reveals the best of Vientiane.
According to legend, a Mon sanctuary was originally located here. Other legends say that emissaries of King Ashoka brought a relic of the Buddha here in about 307 BC.
The 49-meter high monumental structure stands at the end of the Xang boulevard. Patuxai was built in the 1960s as a "monument to the heroes of the royal army", i.e. for Laos' independence from France.
The park is located on the Mekong River, which at this point separates Laos from Thailand.
Many Lao believe it is inhabited by a seven-headed Nāga who tried to protect them from an invasion by the Siamese army in 1827. Wikipedia (English)
The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in Vientiane ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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