Rather disappointing for a capitol city. Couldn't find night life or anything likewise. Some good restaurants with french food. I even had jambes de grenouille (frog legs) and a good Chablis.

wear a helmet when riding motorcycles if possible. try to avoid riding too late or really early morning if possible. drunk drivers are out at those times. keep your distance and be aware if you do. bring pepto bismol just incase. don't trust everyone. there are cheaper hotels if you look around. $7/night for a queen size bed, bathroom, airconditioning, and a fan. I'm sure there is cheaper. things to do: clubbing, bars, festivals, jogging/biking/walking, bowling, pool hall, restaurants, fishing, shopping, tennis/basketball/other sports....socializing with locals

Visit the sunset bar, it's located slightly north of town at the mekong river.

Nightlife ends at 23:00, there are a couple of places that stay open a tad later - a country and western themed bar and another bar/club at the ground floor of the tall hotel on the banks of Mekong,