WCS Lao PDR, Vientiane

#22 among attractions in Vientiane

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WCS Lao PDR (address: PO Box 6712) is a place located in Vientiane (Vientiane (prefecture) prefecture) and belongs to the category of zoo.

It is situated at an altitude of 571 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 17°58'18"N latitude and 102°36'54"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. WCS Lao PDR is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Central Bus Station CBS-1 (bus, 15 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Patuxai (memorial, 8 min walk), Talat Sao Mall (shopping, 13 min walk), That Dam (pagoda, 13 min walk).

Coordinates: 17°58'18"N, 102°36'54"E

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PO Box 6712Vientiane Laos

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WCS Lao PDR – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Talat Sao Mall, Patuxai, Laos National Stadium, Wat Si Saket.

0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Talat Sao Mall, Vientiane
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, Talat Sao Mall presents a modern shopping experience in a locale that beautifully juxtaposes contemporary commerce with traditional Laotian life. Known as the Morning Market, this shopping centre is a hive of...
~1460 ftE
Landmark arch and war memorial
Patuxai, Vientiane
8 min walk • Patuxai, often referred to as the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane, stands as a powerful memorial and one of the most iconic landmarks in the heart of Laos's capital city. This grandiose monument, whose name translates to "Victory Gate," is dedicated to those who fought...
0.5 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Laos National Stadium, Vientiane
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vientiane, the bustling capital city of Laos, stands the Laos National Stadium, a vibrant hub for sports and cultural events. As a premier sport venue, this stadium is a focal point for local and international gatherings, encapsulating the...
0.7 miSW
Temple with thousands of Buddha figures
Wat Si Saket, Vientiane
17 min walk • Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha.
0.7 miSW
Palace
Presidential Palace, Vientiane
19 min walk • The Presidential Palace is the official residence of the President of Laos, who, by convention, also holds the position of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
0.7 miS
Ex-Buddhist temple, now a museum and shop
Haw Phra Kaew, Vientiane
19 min walk • Haw Phra Kaew, also written as Ho Prakeo, Hor Pha Keo and other similar spellings, is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket.
0.5 miSW
Pagoda, Buddhist architecture, Monuments and statues
That Dam, Vientiane
13 min walk • That Dam is a large stupa located in Vientiane, Laos. Many Laotians believe it is inhabited by a seven-headed nāga who tried to protect them from an invasion by the Siamese army in 1827.
0.7 miSW
Museum
Lao National Museum, Vientiane
19 min walk • The Lao National Museum is located in Vientiane, Laos. It was founded as the national museum highlighting the revolution of the 1970s and is located in a French colonial building. In 2007, the United States donated a grant to help develop the museum.
1 miS
Busy Buddhist temple dating to 1563
Wat Si Muang, Vientiane
25 min walk • Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
0.8 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Ong Teu, Vientiane
22 min walk • Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan is one of many Buddhist monasteries in the city of Vientiane in Laos. This name is given to the temple due to the large, bronze Phra Ong Teu Buddha image that is in the temple: the largest Buddha in Vientiane.
0.7 miS
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Vientiane
19 min walk • The Sacred Heart Cathedral, also called Vientiane Cathedral, is the name given to a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The temple is situated at the Rue de la Mission and near the French Embassy in Laos.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to WCS Lao PDR?

Nearby attractions include Patuxai, Vientiane (8 min walk), That Dam, Vientiane (13 min walk), Wat Si Saket, Vientiane (17 min walk), Nam Phou, Vientiane (18 min walk).

How to get to WCS Lao PDR by public transport?

The nearest stations to WCS Lao PDR:

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Central Bus Station CBS-1 (15 min walk)
Central Bus Station CBS-2 (17 min walk)