Viengxai
in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos
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Wattay International Airport (4 mi) -
Udon Thani Airport (42 mi) - Loei Airport (70 mi)
- Khon Kaen Airport (104 mi)
- Sayaboury Airport (105 mi)
- Xieng Khouang Airport (108 mi)
- Sakon Nakhon Airport (112 mi)
- Phetchabun Airport (130 mi)
- Ban Chiang Archaeological Site (Unesco heritage, 57 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 17.971 and 102.619 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 17° 58' 14" and E 102° 37' 6"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Kip - LAK
- Spoken languages:
- Lao, French, English
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 02:27 AM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- UTC/GMT offset: 7 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:26 am and 5:33 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -15.365 and -75.162 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
San Juan de Marcona - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Laos.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Laos. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Touring Viengxai
Viengxai in Vientiane Prefecture is a town located in Laos about 3,251 mi (or 5,232 km) south-east of Jamkhaneh, the country's capital place.
Time in Viengxai is now 02:27 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Vientiane with an UTC offset of 7 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Viengxai. The closest airport in Laos is Wattay International Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Ban Chiang Archaeological Site in Thailand at a distance of 57 mi (or 91 km). Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Vientiane, Si Chiang Mai, Tha Bo, Nong Khai and Pho Tak. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 83 °F
| Morning Temperature | 20°C / 68 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 26°C / 80 °F |
| Night Temperature | 24°C / 75 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 53% |
| Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from West |
| Cloud Conditions | Few clouds, covering 22% of sky |
| General Conditions | Few clouds |
Wednesday, 4th of December 2024
30°C (86 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Thursday, 5th of December 2024
30°C (86 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.
Friday, 6th of December 2024
30°C (86 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Don Chan Palace Hotel & Convention
SETTHA PALACE HOTEL
Rashmi's Plaza Hotel
Landmark Mekong Riverside
Somerset Vientiane
BEST WESTERN VIENTIANE HOTEL
Salana Boutique Hotel
Mercure Vientiane
SNK
Lao Golden Hotel Vientiane
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Laos: Vientiane - The Talat Sao
Here I take a look around the Talat Sao, meaning morning market, Vientiane's first shopping complex. The market consists of many small shops specialising in jewelry & gold items, modern & tradition...
Lao National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality, Vientiane, Lao PDR
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Khao Jie Pate, Vientiane Bus Terminal
http://saodarly.com/food-vientiane-bus-station/ Buying Khao Jie Pate to eat on the bus during the ride from Vientiane to Pakse, Laos.
Vientiane, Laos | Feb 2 - 7, 2010 (1 of 2) | RTW Ep.37
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Laos: Vientiane - Phat Tich (Vietnamese) Temple
I take a look around the Phat Tich Temple in the heart of the commercial district of Vientiane, located between the Talat Sao & the Patuxai on the ancient Thanon Nongbone. The temple was built...
Laos: Vientiane - The Patuxai
The Patuxai in Vietiane, Laos, is a the city's most prominent monument. Reminiscent of the "Arc de Triomphe" in Paris, this is a relative newcomer to the skyline..... The Arch was built in...
Laos: Vientiane
All about Laos on http://www.totallaos.com A visit to the highlights of Vientiane, the capital of Laos. We visit the That Luang and the beautiful Wat Si Saket. Also we climb the Patuxai,...
Fruits at a market, Vientiane, Laos
http://saodarly.com Various sweet and sour fruits available at a local outdoor market in Vientiane, Laos.
Patuxai (Victory Monument) in Vientiane
Victory Monument is definitely on the "must see" while in Vientiane. From a distance its an extremely impressive structure. Sadly it was never completed. Its still worth seeing just for the...
Chao Anouvong's Park Inauguration, Vientiane, Laos
http://saodarly.com/ Night time festivity at Chao Anouvong's Park in Vientiane for the inauguration of his statue.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Patuxai
Patuxai is a war monument in the centre of Vientiane, Laos, which was built between 1957 and 1968. The Patuxai is dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. In romanising the name from the Laotian language, it is variously transliterated as Patuxai, Patuxay, Patousai and Patusai. It is also called Patuxai Arch or the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane as it resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Pha That Luang
Pha That Luang is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre of Vientiane, Laos. Since its initial establishment suggested to be in the 3rd century, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions until the 1930s due to foreign invasions to the area. It is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol.
Wat Si Saket
Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha.
That Dam
That Dam (Lao for Black Stupa) is a large stupa located in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Many Laotians believe it is inhabited by a seven-headed nāga who tried to protect them from an invasion by the Siamese army in 1827.
Talat Sao
Talat Sao is a morning market in Vientiane, Laos. Located at the eastern corner of Lan Xang Rd. and Khu Vieng Rd. in the heart of Vientiane, the morning market is open daily from 07:00 until around 16:00. The market is two-storey and covered by several sloping roofs. It is a popular tourist destination.
Haw Phra Kaew
Haw Phra Kaew is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket. The interior now houses a museum and a small shop.
Lao National Museum
The Lao National Museum is located in Vientiane, Laos. It was founded as the national museum highlighting the revolution of the 1970s and is located in a French colonial building. In 2007, the United States donated a grant to help develop the museum. This museum, which was originally built in 1925 as the French governor’s residence, presents the history of Laos, highlighting the Laotian people’s struggle to free the country from foreign occupiers and imperialist forces.
Wat Si Muang
Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This temple was built in 1563. Located near the eastern entrance to the city centre, on the road leading from the Friendship Bridge to Thailand, the small temple was built on the ruins of a Khmer Hindu shrine, the remains of which can be seen behind the ordination hall. A statue of King Sisavang Vong stands in front of Wat Simuang. Inside, the sim is unusually divided into two rooms.
Mahosot Hospital
Mahosot Hospital-Wellcome Trust-University of Oxford Infectious Disease Centre known as Mahosot Hospital is a hospital in Vientiane, Laos. It is the first and most important centre in the country which is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases and also serves as an important medical research and training centre.
Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan
Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan (Temple of the Heavy Buddha) is one of many Buddhist Monasteries that are present in the city of Vientiane in Laos. This name is given to the temple due to the large, bronze Phra Ong Teu Buddha image that is present within the temple: the largest Buddha in Vientiane.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Viengxai.
- Vientiane
- Si Chiang Mai
- Tha Bo
- Nong Khai
- Pho Tak
- Ban Phue
- Sa Khrai
- Sangkhom
- Phen
- Phon Phisai
- Phonphisai
- Nam Som
- Na Yung
- Sang Khom
- Suwannakhuha
- Suwanna Khuha
- Kut Chap
- Muang Phon-Hong
- Udon Thani
- Phibun Rak
- Rattanawapi
- Fao Rai
- Ban Dung
- Pak Chom
- Pakkhat
- Pak Khat
- Nong Han
- Nong Bua Lamphu
- Na Klang
- Nong Wua So