Attraction Category: Local Spot

At Ban Pako Resort, guests always have options — you can choose to explore the interesting site of the 2000-year old temple where it is located, or you can opt to just lay around in bed or a fancy hammock enjoying the panoramic sight of the Mekong River and the tall trees that surround it. Indeed, it’s a perfect place to chill and experience the Lao countryside — think about enjoying your drinks and delicious servings of authentic Lao dishes while being serenaded by the sounds of the birds in the nearby trees. If you’re done with the indoors, you can also go and join the various activities offered by Ban Pako Resort such as boating, fishing, bird watching, and jungle trekking.

 

Location

Ban Pako Resort is located at Nam Ngum River, Vientiane, Laos.

 

Opening Days and Hours

You can access the resort anytime.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Prices of day tours to Ban Pako Resort which includes meals, transportation, and activities such as boating and hiking range from USD 143 to USD 286.

 

How to Get There

  • From the airport at Vientiane, proceed to the town centre via taxi or tuk-tuk.
  • From the town centre, board a public bus or a rented private car to Num Ngam Lake.
  • Board a boat to take you to Ban Pako Resort.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers/solo travelers
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families

 

Time to Spend

You can spend one day in this area. If you want to experience more, you can also stay the night.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to go is during the summertime which is usually between March and October.

 

Activities

  • Trekking
  • Boating
  • Guided Boat Tour

 

Food

Ban Pako Resort has an in-house restaurant that serves a variety of Asian and Western dishes.

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Nami Lik River

 

Stay

Guests can choose from the different bungalows available at Ban Pako Resort. A river view bungalow’s price starts at LAK 200,000 (USD 24).

The Mekong Riverside Park is a recreational area for all ages. Although the park is developed to cater and provide entertainment to the locals, the place became a favourite among tourists who wish to enjoy local cuisine and entertainment. Everyone is welcome to sample the food, stroll, and browse and shop in the night market.

 

Location

The Mekong Riverside Park is located beside the Mekong River, in Vientiane, Laos.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The park is open every day, from morning to night.

 

How to Get There

The Mekong Riverside Park is a popular spot in Vientiane, so you can easily commute to the place. If you are booked in a hotel in Vientiane, the Park is within walking distance from most hotels.

 


Suggested For

  • Backpackers
  • Solo travelers
  • Newlyweds
  • Couples
  • Group of friends
  • Families with kid

 

Time to Spend

You can spend 3 to 5 hours in the Park, and can even stay longer to shop in the night market.

 

Popularity and Best Time to Go

The best time to visit Mekong Riverside Park is during the night, albeit expect big crowds.

 

Activities

  • Various outdoor activities – dancing, playing badminton or football, RC racing, jogging, brisk walking, etc.
  • Get manicures
  • Food trip
  • Shopping

 

Food

You can choose from a wide variety of street food stalls and restaurants, such as:

  • Kong View
  • Mekong Restaurant
  • Kaiphaen
  • Nava Mekong Restaurant

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Lao National Museum
  • Great Sacred Stupa
  • Icat Gallery
  • Vientiane Orchidees

 

Stay

Some hotels in the area include:

  • City Inn Vientiane
  • Dhavara Boutique Hotel
  • Best Western Vientiane Hotel

Imnajbu, which means to settle in the lowlands, is the place where the first mass baptism in the islands was held. The road to Imnajbu is filled with rough cliffs and interesting rock formations, which includes what is now popularly known as the Alapad Pass. Imanjbu Road Cliffs offer visitors a clear, breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean.

 

Location

Imnajbu Road Cliffs are located 16 kilometres Southeast from Basco.

 

Opening Days and Hours

You can visit Imnajbu Rock Formation by booking a day tour to South Batan.

 

Entry Fee and Booking

A tricycle tour to South Batan costs PHP 1,500 (USD 30) for two people.

 

How to Get There

  • Fly from Manila to Basco, Batanes via Philippine Airlines or SkyJet.
  • From Basco, take a tricycle tour of South Batan Island and ask the driver to make a stop at Imnajbu Road Cliffs.

 


Suggested For

  • Solo Travelers/Backpackers
  • Teams
  • Couples

 

Nearby Attractions

  • Songsong Ruins
  • Mahtao Church
  • Itbud Village

 

Stay

Accommodations are available in homestays or inns at the Basco town proper. Room rates range from PHP 500 to 700 (USD 10 to 14) per night.

 

Good to Know

From the rock formation, one can have a good viewpoint of the Long Range Navigation (LORAN) station that was built and used by the Americans.

The Singapore Flyer will make you feel like you are at the top of the world! Up high in the sky, you can see a breathtaking view of Singapore, Indonesian Spice Island, and the Straits of Johor in Malaysia. Standing at 165 metres, it is Asia’s highest observation wheel.

 

Location

This attraction is on Raffles Avenue, a mere 5-minute drive from Singapore’s CBD.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The Singapore Flyer is open daily from 08:30 to 22:00.

 

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance fee is SGD 33 (USD 24.50) for adults, SGD 21 (USD 15.59) for children, and SGD 24 (USD 17.82) for Singaporean senior citizens or senior permanent residents. The ride is free for children below 3 years old. Tickets can be purchased from the ticketing counters on site or booked via http://www.singaporeflyer.com.

 

How to Get There

The Singapore Flyer is accessible via taxi, bus or MRT. Most people take the MRT, as itis fast and efficient. Just get off at the Promenade Station and walk for 5 minutes to the attraction. If you go by car, parking areas are available for a fee.

 

Suggested For

Singapore Flyer is a good attraction for all travelers, especially families with kids, groups of friends, and young couples.

 

Time to Spend

Most people spend about 1 to 2 hours at the Singapore Flyer.

 

Popularity and Best Time to Go

Weekends are usually more crowded. To avoid the crowd, you could visit either in the early morning or in the late afternoon. Sunsets or late evenings are the best for the spectacular night views.

 

Activities

Apart from enjoying the fantastic aerial view, you can also enjoy a cocktail or dine in style in the Flyer itself. You can also shop at the Singapore Flyer Retail Terminal, ease your tired feet at the Kenko Reflexology and Fish Spa, or get your adrenaline rush at the multi-sensory simulator at the XD Theatre.

 

Food

You may opt to avail of the fine dining offered at the Singapore Flyer. Alternatively, you may get food at the nearby food outlets such as the Singapore Food Trail.

 

Nearby Attractions

There are a few nearby attractions that visitors can include in their itinerary such as the Marina Bay Sands (1 kilometre) and Gardens by the Bay (1 kilometre).

 

Stay

Singapore offers a variety of accommodation options available for budget, mid-range, and luxury travelers nearby.

 

Good to Know

Book your tickets online especially if your visit coincides with school and public holidays.

A walk down Orchard Road is a pleasant experience in the midst of the busy and bustling city of Singapore. The whole avenue is home to dozens of malls, lifestyle cafés, restaurants, galleries, kid-friendly indoor playgrounds, and toy shops. You can also catch the amazingly talented street performance artists while exploring the busy street. Grab the opportunity to explore and enjoy the nation’s most famous and massive shopping district.

 

Location

Orchard Road is located at the Central Area of Singapore. It is about 22 kilometres west of the Singapore Changi International Airport.

 

Opening Days and Hours

The majority of the shops and malls on Orchard Road are open from 10:00 to 22:00, from Sundays to Thursdays. Opening hours are extended from 10:00 to 23:00 every Friday to Saturday.

 

How to Get There

There are three major MRT train stations in the vicinity of Orchard Road. Alighting at either one of these stations: Orchard, Somerset and Dhoby Ghaut stations, will take you to your destination. For visitors who are traveling from the Singapore Changi International Airport, Orchard Road is accessible via a 30-minute drive in either a car or taxi.

 


Suggested For

Orchard Road is primarily a shopping hotspot in Singapore. It is a great place for shoppers, families with children, young couples, and also visitors who like to enjoy a vibrant side of the city.

 

Time to Spend

Visitors will spend at least a day in this shopper’s paradise hunting for trendy accessories, shoes, cosmetics, or sampling a wide variety of food.

 


Popularity and Best Time to Go

The Great Singapore Sale is annually held every June to August. This is the best time to get your high quality brands in Orchard Road at discounted prices. Other than that, the incredible Christmas Light-up decoration attracts thousand of visitors to Orchard Road from November to December every year.

 

Food

Visitors can find all types of food choices along Orchard Road. Food courts are easily located in shopping malls for you to enjoy meals at reasonably affordable prices. Mid-range and gourmet restaurants are available to cater for those who enjoy casual or fine dining.

 

Nearby Attractions

The Battle Box, National Museum of Singapore and Singapore Art Museum are nearby attractions. All of them are approximately 1.5 kilometres away from Orchard Road, or about a 20-minute walk. Singapore Botanic Gardens is also nearby at about 2.5 kilometres away.

 

Stay

Choices for mid-range and luxury hotels are aplenty in Orchard Road and visitors get to select whether they like to check into a colonial or modern style accommodation. YMCA International House that comes with dorm rooms is suitable for visitors who are looking for budget-friendly accommodations.