Hong Kong, Nov. 18 -- Laos is still an underrated city to visit in Southeast Asia despite its close proximity to Malaysia. In fact, think of any capital city in mainland Southeast Asian and one might conjure up images of sprawling skyscrapers, congested roads and the rush of human traffic. Yet, one capital city breaks all these conventions. Take a look at Vientiane, the capital city of Laos.

Locals often joke that the 'PDR' in their name, Lao People's Democratic Republic, really stands for 'Please Don't Rush' and this is encapsulated right here in Vientiane. From its quiet humdrum to sleepy tuk-tuk drivers and its location on the bend of lazy Mekong, Vientiane is a calm respite to frazzled tourists seeking a bit of peace from the hustle ...