Vang Vieng is a small town north of Vientiane, on the Nam Song River in Laos. It's surrounded by striking limestone mountains and caves. Tham Poukham, to the west, is a cave with a blue-green lagoon and a reclining Buddha statue. North is the deep Tham Nam Cave, which has a spring at its entrance. Nearby, Tham Xang Cave has a stalactite resembling an elephant. The town is home to 16th- and 17th-century monasteries.
Vang Vieng is a pristine landscape of limestone cliffs and paddy fields in northern Laos. This small town sits between Vientiane and Luang Prabang, on the Nam Song River. Tubing is one of the main draws of Van Vieng – you’ll often see young travellers sitting in large inner tubes floating downstream.
Top 5 activities to do:
- Hot air ballooning
- Tubing
- Kayaking
- Mountain & Valley Trekking
- Zip-lining
Top 5 attractions to visit:
- Kaeng Nyui Waterfall
- Phangern Mountain Viewpoint
- Nam Xay Viewpoint
- Tham Jang/Chang Cave
- Blue Lagoon 3