Situated in a fertile plain on the northern-eastern banks of the Mekong River, Vientiane is the capital of Laos as well as the biggest village in Asia. The cultural and commercial center of Laos, Vientiane is home to an amazing range of temples, shrines, and historical monuments. Vientiane was once the capital of Lan Xang kingdom until its fall in 1707. Later, it was occupied by the Siamese general Phraya Chakri in 1779, and made a vassal of Siam. It was during the 19th century that Vientiane was declared the capital of Laos under the French protectorate. Today, Vientiane is a vibrant city, which at the same time retains a grace and charm of its own. The city is made up of five districts such as Chantabuly, Hadxaifong, Sikhottabong, Sisattanak, and Xaysetha.

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Salzburg is a stunning city, situated in the heart of Europe, in western Austria, on the northern boundaries of the Alps. Located about 300 km from Vienna and 140 km from Munich in Germany, Salzburg is regarded as one of the cultural capitals of the world. Salzburg is sometimes acknowledged as the City of Music, since it is the birthplace of world-famous musician, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. With its small alleyways, picturesque colorful town houses, and fabulous castles and palaces, Salzburg is undoubtedly a year-round tourist destination.

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