Vientiane Laos

Nov to Feb best
see golden stupa of That Luang, Buddha Park statuary

stay
~~45 min away Rivertime ecolodge $28
~~ http://www.chantapanyahotel.com/ $35,
~~ http://www.setthapalace.com/ $125 (old world atmosphere),
~~ http://www.banpako.com/ $5 eco-lodge along Nam Ngum River 50 km east of Vientiane, located at archaeological site (hike in surrounding jungles & bamboo forests)
~~ hotel novotel http://www.novotel.com/
~~ beau rivage mekong http://www.hbrm.com/ artistic boutique inn
~~ don chan palace $150 http://www.donchanpalacelaopdr.com/
~~ tai pan, central location 2-12 francois nginn st http://www.taipanhotel-vientiane.com/ $60
~~ day inn (charming bargain priced) dayinn@laopdr.com $30

eat
~~Khop Chai Deu 54 Settathirat Rd 856-21/251-564 US$25 for 2
~~JoMa & ~~Daofa (both facing Kop Chai Deu on Settathirit) B/L
amphone US$30 for 2 856-20/771-1138
~~ **makphet US$20 for 2 Settathirat Rd opposite Wat Impeng/Wat In Paeng

~~Le Silapa (17/1 Th. sihom),
~~Le Banneton (th. norkeokoummarn)