Vientiane: 20 Must See Attractions

by Anton Swanepoel

Overview

Walk through the famous Buddha park with its Hindu and Buddha images, relax in local parks, view a skeleton that dates to more than 6000 years old in the museum, marvel at the largest gold colored statue in Vientiane, shop in local markets, see the only building to be spared when King Rama III order Vientiane destroyed in 1828, tour the victory monument that resembles the Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile in France, discover the great stupa and the residence of the last king of Laos, and more; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vientiane and begin your journey now!

Inside Vientiane: 20 Attractions Travel Guide:

Highlights and images help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips on the best times to visit an attraction and what makes it worth your time
GPS coordinates allows you to make up your own itinerary and visit attractions without a guide, saving you time and money while helping to avoid crowds
Essential info at your fingertips - Operating times, entry fees, best times to visit when applicable, what makes an attraction worth your time
20 Images, one for each attraction
20 Attractions in Vientiane, plus 5 bonus attractions to visit close by
Covers Vientiane

The Perfect Choice: Vientiane: 20 Attractions, is perfect for travelers visiting Vientiane for a day to a week who want information on what not to miss.

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Product Details

BN ID:	2940046643428
Publisher:	Anton Swanepoel
Publication date:	03/19/2015
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Adventurer and world traveler, Anton Swanepoel, hales originally from Pretoria, South Africa, but has called a number of exotic locations home. Educated as a software engineer, he worked for a large multinational company before deciding to travel the globe. Along life's journey, Anton became a skilled scuba diver and technical diving instructor, teaching for seven years while living in the Cayman Islands. His resume touts Tri-Mix instructor levels from multiple licensing agencies, and dive records over 400 feet. Mr. Swanepoel has always loved travel and writing. In the past several years he's combined these passions, authoring and publishing a host of books, sharing secrets he's learned along the way. When he's not exploring an underwater landscape or racing a motorcycle down a stretch of highway, you'll find Anton visiting world destinations and chronicling his experiences. Today, he is a fulltime globetrotter and writer, having penned instructional guides for diving and travel, as well as a pair of fictional novels. His excurtion titles are geared toward do-it-yourself travelers, who enjoy saving money and seeing the out-of-way places. His favorite destinations include, Machu Picchu, the mountains of Vietnam, and the Temples at Angkor Wat.