Not been to LP before, although I have done a brief trip to the Lao capital before as an Loveland crossing from NE Thailand. So am looking to do a trip to LP from BKK which would probably be around a week could be up to two weeks, probably in November. What would people recommend as a suggestion for length of stay and key things to have on the list of things to do, based upon your previous experiences?

We usually focus on visiting places / buildings rather than hiking or outdoor pursuits and would be happy to have a relaxed approach to the trip whilst getting into the sights and sounds of the area.