Vientiane (or Viang chan), the classically-designed city, studded with crumbling French mansions with beautiful bougainvillea-blooming streets. Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos. This city became the capital in 1563 due to fears of a Burmese invasion. It is located in near the Mekong river. These days, Vientiane has become the economic centre of Laos. Pha That Luang is the national symbol of Laos and one of the popular tourist attractions.
The small economic giant of south-east Asia, Singapore remains one of the most modern cities in the region. The city nation blends cultural aspects of Malay, China, Arabia, India and England into a melding pot of diversity. Its unique ethnic tapestry offers visitors a wide array of sightseeing and culinary opportunities from which to choose.