UXO Lao Visitors Centre
UXO Lao Visitors Centre
4.5
Monday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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- Ana-Maria BCluj-Napoca, Romania1,353 contributionsImportant work, sobering visitThis is a smaller center than others, but worth checking out. The UXOs everywhere, as well as the sobering documentaries presenting the victims make for a powerful experience. Also, your money can support a really good cause either by donation or buying some souvenirs.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten December 9, 2023
- Valadams16 contributionsUXO centres in Vientiane and Luang PrabangUXO (unexploded ordinance) visit at the COPE (Cooperative Orthotic & Prosthetic Enterprise) centre in Vientiane (capital of Laos) was an eye opener. A must go. Videos available. Equally we went to the UXO in Luang Prabang - do go there also. NO entry fee, but u can buy artefacts, shirt or donate cash into a box. Very moving experience.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten January 7, 2024
- StewtopSingapore, Singapore148 contributionsCompellingTwo rooms in the ongoing district operations center. Both my children, who are usually quickly bored with museums, and actually sat down in the floor by the defused ordnance and asked me questions for half an hour and actually read the poster boards. This appears to have made some impact on them, a little more than the photos of the good and the great politicans smiling as they pose in the Center then go out and unlease more long lasting misery on civilians in the name of Freedom.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten May 31, 2024
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Alex H
Port St. Mary, UK2,596 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
It’s a slight walk out of the main town but well worth it. Entry is free and you can spend approximately 1 hour here. This one is more aimed at the process of finding and removing the UXO rather than the recovery focus in Vientiane. There are bombs and shell casings on snow, and the movie is very sad but interesting to watch. Highly recommend.
Written March 8, 2023
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Lois v
Rotterdam, The Netherlands13 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The UXO center sheds a light on a very sad part of Lao history. I think anyone should go to educate yourself about something that was and still is a very impactful matter for the Lao people. The museum itself is small and clearly does not get a great deal of funding, so don't expect something spectacular. Nonetheless it's really worth going.
Written March 21, 2023
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Stewtop
Singapore, Singapore148 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Two rooms in the ongoing district operations center. Both my children, who are usually quickly bored with museums, and actually sat down in the floor by the defused ordnance and asked me questions for half an hour and actually read the poster boards. This appears to have made some impact on them, a little more than the photos of the good and the great politicans smiling as they pose in the Center then go out and unlease more long lasting misery on civilians in the name of Freedom.
Written May 31, 2024
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David
Lille, France1,890 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
This small museum is free to visit and raises your understanding of the UXO siuation faced by the Laotian people. There are some very emotional videos showing how UXO victims became injured.
It shouldn't take more then an hour. Worth going, particualrly in wet weather.
It shouldn't take more then an hour. Worth going, particualrly in wet weather.
Written August 5, 2023
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Laurie P
Princeton, NJ169 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Good explanation of the awful, outrageous bombing campaign on Laos by the US in the 60s and 70s. Unreal. Made us want to give them a pile of money but turns out it's not so easy (other than by dropping money in the box). The website (a little hard to find but TA won't let me list it) says the online donation system is coming soon. Sigh. Will do a bank transfer but... should be easier. Maybe a card or pamphlet with donation link. Loads of guilty Americans would donate.
Written February 13, 2023
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Valadams1
6 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
UXO (unexploded ordinance) visit at the COPE (Cooperative Orthotic & Prosthetic Enterprise) centre in Vientiane (capital of Laos) was an eye opener. A must go. Videos available. Equally we went to the UXO in Luang Prabang - do go there also. NO entry fee, but u can buy artefacts, shirt or donate cash into a box. Very moving experience.
Written January 7, 2024
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jo marshall
Canning, Australia16 contributions
Dec 2019
Had a fair idea what to expect going of previous reviews. Nothing ceases to amaze us how much suffering people can inflict on each other. Well worth the visit and don't forget to watch the videos in the little theatre room at the back. It also highlights the work that is going on throughout Laos in an effort to make the country safe. You would expect that the nation responsible for most of the UXO should spend more money on cleaning up their mess !!
Written January 17, 2020
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In_vino_veritas25
Bangkok, Thailand46 contributions
Oct 2022
Sad to write this as I was really looking forward to seeing this centre.
Please put accurate opening times on your website/social media.
We walked 20 mins in the heat to get there at 10am on Wednesday (within opening hours) only to arrive and see it all closed up. A person nearby shrugged and said “closed”.
Please put accurate opening times on your website/social media.
We walked 20 mins in the heat to get there at 10am on Wednesday (within opening hours) only to arrive and see it all closed up. A person nearby shrugged and said “closed”.
Written October 12, 2022
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ljpere
Auckland, New Zealand111 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
I had read a little bit Lao History before arriving so was really interested to see this place. It is very small but very informative and well worth the time to learn about the horrors of war. They also play a very moving video which provides futher information. Would recommend to everyone
Written April 5, 2023
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KTP310
Reading, UK1,192 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
I learnt so much about the horrific bombing of Laos during the Vietnam war (it is the most bombed country in the world per capita). And with up to one third not detonating, the Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) continue to maim and kill as the people of Laos go about their daily life. The two films were well worth watching - one detailing the history and the other telling the story through the eyes of four children who have been terribly injured.
No charge for admission but donations to enable the organisation to carry on its vital work of education and clearance.
No charge for admission but donations to enable the organisation to carry on its vital work of education and clearance.
Written March 5, 2023
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what time does it open and close, please?
Written July 25, 2016
It´s opened Monday to Friday from 8-12 and 13-16.
Written March 15, 2018
Hi,
My family of four will be coming to Luang Prabang in June 2016. We are interested in your slow boat tour to Thailand (but have been told that June is low season, so all boats may not run). Do we have to book far in advance, or is it okay to book just a few days out? Our agenda is very flexible, so we would love to be flexible with our dates. Thanks!
Written January 14, 2016
Where did you read that would offer boat tours?
Written March 15, 2018
hello,
Im currently a student in Australia and ive been working really hard to save up enough money to travel to new Zealand. My boyfriend and i are going to come in April of next year and really love the look of this apartment. the only problem is that we are both 17, do you have a minimum booking age?
kind regards,
Eleni
Written February 23, 2015
Are you sure that they offer appartments?
Written March 15, 2018
How to find it.Cannot find Chao Anouvang Monument nor Phosivan Road on Hobo Map.
Written January 11, 2015
Download maps.me
You will never loose your way in any city or anywhere again.
It's been great on my trip.
Written June 18, 2016
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