Getting Around in Vientiane
In recent years much work has been put into improving Vientiane transport system, especially the buses. Thanks to the government of Janpan (or JICA project) for their bus donation and for the work they put into enhancing the capacity of Vientiane Capital State Bus Enterprise to make Vientiane city bus widely availalbe, more reliable and more comfortable. Here are some of those informations available. Arriving in Vientiane by bus There are 3 bus stations in Vietnam. A bit confusing, but here they are; 1. Southern Bus Station The Southern Bus Terminal (Dong Dok) is the main departure point for all destinations in southern Laos and international services to Vietnam and Cambodia. It's located 9 km north of the downtown core, straight up Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue from Patuxai monument. Entrance gate at DongDok Bus Station Inside the Dongdok Bus Station The terminal at Dongdok Bus Station Tuk tuks will ask for 50,000 kip to take you there. An alternative is to t...