Staying in and around Vientianne

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Hello, I haven't been to the Laos capital for a few years now and would like to spend a day or two just outside it rather than in it. I did this once before but it was some time ago, it was slightly north of the airport and on the river. It was quite pretty and very quiet but as said it was a while ago now.

 

COuld someone receommend a place to stay or an area to stay in just outside the city but not too far from it 20-40kms or so. Somewhere close to the river would be nice but its not necessary.

 

thanks