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Though they denied it for many years, between 1964-1973 the United States of America dropped more than 2.5 million tonnes of ordnance on Laos during 580,000 bombing missions. Most travellers are aware of the horrors of the Vietnam War - but very few know of the so-called вЂSecret WarвЂ™ which took place right next door to it. DISCOVER LAO CULTURE IN VIENTIANEвЂ™S BEST MUSEUMS| THINGS TO DO IN VIENTIANE So, if you're like us and you have a few days to spend in the city before you venture off again, use this guide to our favourite things to do in Vientiane, and enjoy Southeast Asia's most chilled out city. The best part is, you'll have the majority of places all to yourself too, and without the stress of having to explore a city of millions of people. If, on the other hand, you're keen to spend some time in a chilled out city nestled on a curve of the Mekong, where hassling tourists seems to basically be considered a hate crime (or so it appears!) - you've absolutely found your utopia.ДЄnd here's the secret from two travellers who spent longer than the average here: there are actually plenty of awesome things to do in Vientiane too.ДЇrom beautiful French-inspired architecture, to the many beautiful Wats dotted through the central district, the delicious local (and cosmopolitan!) food and fascinating cultural stops Vientiane actually has a lot going for it. Vientiane has a reputation for being a bit of a 'meh' stop on the backpacker itinerary, and plenty of travellers simply use sleepy Vientiane as a brief transit point to LaosвЂ™ best place to visit.

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Ok, maybe weвЂ™re being a little harsh here, but if you're headed to Vientiane - the pleasant, albeit slightly boring capital of Laos - expecting a bustling Southeast Asian city full of colour and chaos and 'vibe', prepare to be a little disappointed. вЂњVientiane is one of the most beautiful cities in the worldвЂќ - said pretty much no one ever.

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