Wondering what things to do in Vang Vieng? Located about 150 km from the Lao capital of Vientiane, the small town of Vang Vieng is situated on the vast green mountains. Vang Vieng has been known as the peaceful countryside with fresh, cool climate and also the famous tourist destination of beautiful Laos. If you rent a bike to discover the beauty of this place, it will be really appealing.
People have created a lot of adventure and attractive games in water. Guests can choose to rock climbing, tubing, bungee jumping, kayaking, tubing … or swimming. One of the most adventurous games among them is the bungee jumping – springs from a height of about 30 meters, which requires courage and recklessness when players jump on a stretcher from a height. Let yourself fall down the river. Dangers still do not lose the appeal of these adventurous activities.
Tubing
At Vientiane bus station, if you want to go to Vang Vieng you can buy tickets directly from the driver at the price 50 Kip. Tubing exploration experience is one of the most famous characteristic of Vang Vieng. With this game you only need to lie on a float and control the float under the lead to enter the cave. The game rule is simple but amazing. On the other hand, changing landscape from both sides from continental high mountains to plain make visitors do not feel boring. Along with 2-3 km tour, there will be a few bars along the riverside providing and serve beer, cocktails. There will be no lack of strong music which definitely enliven the atmosphere.
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The game is located along the Nam Khan River so anyone can take part in enjoyable activities to choose the most appropriate game. On weekends, Saturday and Sunday, visitors also try other adventures such as climbing, exploring the jungle, discovering mysterious trails, and especially overnight camp activities.
Kayaking
Boating on the Nam Song River is a great practice to capture all the majestic scenery of Vang Vieng. Businesses such as VLT Natural Tours and the Kanhya Tour provide kayaking-related services along with experienced guides so you can have the most enjoyable days here.
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Cycling around Vang Vieng
For those who love to be more active, Vang Vieng with the trails around the town or rugged mountain road is a extremely suitable place for a day of biking. You can rent a car from a bicycle rental shop.
ATV experience
You do not like riding a bicycle because there is no challenge, then ATV is another experience that will surely appeal to those who love speed and love to drive. ATV is a car-like form but it is much smaller. Furthermore, ATV does not have a niche which is appropriate to go on mountain road.
Climbing
Vang Vieng is one of the best places in South East Asia so you can enjoy climbing mountains for the reason that Vang Vieng has a broad range of caves and limestone cliffs.
Riding in a air balloon
Admiring Vang Vieng from above is an experience that any tourist while traveling Laos that come to Vang Vieng also want to try once in life. Indeed, when you look at this town from above, you will certainly be in the view of the mountains, because the mighty mountains will surely make you love this land.
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Walking along the rice paddies
Dubbed “the paradise of adventure game”, Vang Vieng still retains its elegance of peace that has existed for a long time. At this point, you are not only challenged with thrilling games but also have the opportunity to enjoy the rice fields spread in the new sun, the bamboo bridge across the river.
If you are looking for a peaceful and romantic place; or simply you are having a desire to be in harmony with nature, and escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, then do not forget to visit Vang Vieng.
Coming to Vang Vieng, you may walk around to discover its beauty from landscape and people.
Rope swing and diving
Rope swing and diving is two of the most common games in Vang Vieng. People connects a string to a branch of a riverbank or a cord connecting two piers of the river, then tourists grasp the end of the string, run the momentum and swing to the river bed. Depending on the height and the distance, they can fall down the river.
Another activity is diving. Some shops have a very high wooden hut with stairs going up, on the top there is a bridge over the river. Travelers will climb up, go to the bridge and jump on the river (of course if you can jump higher, you can climb higher). The more crowded the participants are, the more skidding is like in a water park. They made a large trough with the river end, the trough was covered with tiles and pumped water from the top of the trough. The player climbs the top of the trough and slides from the top of the trough to the riverbed. In general, these games are fun, but they are also dangerous.
Visit the local markets
The local market which is busy with laughter and colorful is also the place to be chosen by many visitors to visit and go shopping. You will definitely be pleased with the offers and the smile of friendly people here.
Explore more attractions: Kaeng Nyui waterfall; Nam Song river; Wat Kang; Tham Chang cave: Tham Poukham cave;
