Vang Vieng is located about 150 km from Vientiane and about 230 km from the ancient capital of Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng is a small town in Vientiane province, an exciting stop on Highway 13 linking Vientiane with Luang Prabang. Being planned and put into operation since 1980, this “countryside” town has quickly become an attractive destination, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists.
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A tranquil town
According to the history of the city, the area now known as Vang Vieng was built in 1353, when the King died and the body of the king was released from the upper reaches of Nam Song River. This land was named Muang Sing. When the French came and set their yoke in Indochina, Muang Sing was renamed Vang Vieng.
In addition to beautiful scenery, Vang Vieng has beautiful caves, such as Tham Jang cave is only 2km from the center of town … Besides, the town is more charming thanks to the works bearing the human stamp – bamboo bridges across the river, rice fields stretching in the sun as new vivid dots …
The weather
Vang Vieng has long been known for its tranquil countryside along the Nam Song River, surrounded by the karst limestone mountains, and descending into the river. With its mountain backdrop, river view, this town brings in its pristine beauty, not only in the sunset but also in the early morning … Due to its proximity to the mountains, the morning air is only slightly cold, the climate is fresh and the weather is pleasant, cool all year round.
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A town of a Buddhist country
As a Buddhist country, as well as many other localities in Laos, Vang Vieng owns many Buddhist monument inscribed spiritual mark and historical sites of “The land of A million Elephants”. The steps of the monks in Vieng Vang also become relaxed and more tranquil…
Vang Vieng – a common tourist attraction
As early as 1980, when local planners built a tourist town model and put into operation, Vang Vieng soon became a popular destination on the Laos tourism map. This proves the ability to adapt, interference with other cultures in their own land of Laos and they also know how to travel professionally.
The tiny town of Vang Vieng sits between the mountains. This place is becoming really attractive to tourists. In recent times, Vang Vieng travelers have been attracted by the Laos government for investment and development, attracting more and more tourists in all over the world.
What to do and what to see in Vang Vieng?
It is commendable to the Vang Vieng planners, who are also mountains, rivers, as elsewhere, yet they have made Vang Vieng a really attractive tourism brand that caters to the local residents. Visitors coming to Vang Vieng not only by the blue and the mystery of the jungle with a cool and temperate climate of the Nam Song river bending in the misty mountains in early morning or late afternoon, but also by Peaceful romantic dream of a town with a wild beauty…
In Vang Vieng, every Saturday and Sunday, there are hiking activities, exploring the jungle, discovering hidden trails or camping overnight for tourists. The game on the river, although very simple but enough to charm long-distance customers, become a “specialty” with brand name Vang Vieng.
The simplest, easiest and most popular game is the “tubing” – visitors just lie on the float and let the water swept away by the stream of Nam Song, serene view of the sky. To let the cool water pounding the body, it seems that the fatigue sorrows also follow where it dissolves where it goes … End want to play tubing, visitors can soak in the cool water of Nam Song River or switch to kayaking is equally fun.
Vang Vieng is also the preferred destination for the type of adventure tourism. Visitors can enjoy trekking, hiking in the forest, exploring caves or renting two or four-wheeled terrain motorbikes. It requires the bravery and recklessness of the player, the “bungee” – the rope swing. This is an adventure game not for the faint of heart, because players must climb to a height of 30 – 40m and then swing under a rope to climb high before dropping their hands to the river.
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Visitors can enjoy ecotourism, cycling along the banks of the Nam Song River, visiting the villages or dropping their souls in the green rice fields. Grass grazing evokes a sense of serenity. The more advanced can “ride” the balloon along the river watching the sunset … It would be flawed if you do not visit Vang Vieng market, to feel more cultural features of the Lao market and shopping famous specialty …
When night falls, this peaceful city becomes more and more active and vibrant with the Western City – this is the moment of activity like bars, clubs … In the melody, you can sip a bottle of cool Lao beer or sticky rice wine Laotian flavor, while exploring the culinary culture of indigenous people through the folk food or enjoy many other Asian and European dishes. Guests do not like the noise can walk along the souvenir shops in the night market area to buy gifts…
Explore more attractions: Kaeng Nyui waterfall; Nam Song river; Wat Kang; Tham Chang cave: Tham Poukham cave;
