Vientiane, located in the Mekong Valley, is the small, picturesque capital of Laos. The city greets its visitors with the beautiful culture and historical sites as well as the top-notch tourism services and facilities one would expect. The famous Wat That Luang is a focal point of worship for Buddhists inside and outside the country. Haw Pha Kaew is now a museum housing a number of fine Buddha images in Laos, including some religious arts from neighbouring Cambodia and Burma.