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This stupa is 45meters in height and made like pyramid in pattern.

You can rent the religious uniform of the stupa, if you want. Closing time of the stupa is 4pm. The best time to visit the stupa in the morning after 8am or after 1pm.

Pha That Luang was established before 5thcentury. In the heart of Laos you will find Pha That Luang, which is covered with gold and huge in size. Laos is popular for Buddhist stupas.

The name literally translates to Four Thousand Islands", but you really only need to remember three: Don Det, whose proximity to the Cambodia border crossing makes it the most popular island, judging from its proliferation of budget hotels, restaurants and tour businesses; Don Khon, the quieter, less touristy alternative to Don Det; and Don Khong (mind the g at the end), the largest island in the group with a good selection of boutique hotels. We knew absolutely nothing about Laos food before we visited, but stuffing your face with all of the delicious goodies on offer is definitely one of the most fun things to do in Vientiane. Both are absolutely stunning, and each really distinct from most of the other cuisines of the region.

Laotian food in Vientiane can broadly be split into two categories, there's the traditional dishes, and then there's the stuff that clearly has a French influence. Obviously we had to try it. It was actually one of the open air aerobics classes that takes place each night on the riverfront.

The first day we arrived in Vientiane, we took a wander down to the Mekong River as it was just a few minutes walk from the guesthouse we were staying in. We were amused to see dozens of people taking part in what looked like an audition for a part in Michael Jackson's Thriller video. They're pretty rustic too, as the steam comes from a fire that's lit underneath the small hut that houses the sauna. It's like a normal sauna, but the steam is infused with fragrant herbs to make it an extremely aromatic experience.

At the one we visited, we got chatting to a guy who worked for the Laos Tourism Board, and he explained to us that many people go once or twice a week both to relax and to reap the numerous medicinal benefits. A favourite pass time for Vientiane residents is a trip to a traditional Laos herbal sauna. Though it's definitely not the most beautiful or impressive temple we've visited, it's still nice to look at, and has numerous red and gold buildings shaded by the surrounding trees.

It's (relatively) easy to reach by bicycle , or you can catch a tuk tuk or taxi there for a small amount. Wat Sok Pa Luang is a low key temple set in a small wooded area which lies just over a mile from the centre of Vientiane. A naga staircase climbs to the Top things to do in Laos, where a sacred stupa offers panoramic views over Luang Prabang and the surrounding rivers and hills.