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Things to do in Vang Vieng

Kayak the Nam Song beneath limestone peaks, climb to Tham Chang cave, swim in the Blue Lagoon and walk to the Kaeng Nyui waterfall.

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Food

Blue Lagoon food stalls

Small shop and restaurant run by villagers beside the Tham Pou Kham swimming hole.Entry: Pay as you go
Nature

Kaeng Nyui Waterfall

A 30 m waterfall east of town, reached by village-built paths past smaller falls and pools.Entry: LAK[fee]Search tickets and tours on Klook
Nature

Nam Song River

River through Vang Vieng where travelers kayak and tube past limestone cliffs and caves.Entry: Pay as you goSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Nature

Tham Chang Cave

Cave up a flight of cliff steps south of town, where villagers sheltered during the civil war.Entry: LAK[fee]; pay at the resort gateSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Nature

Tham Pou Kham and the Blue Lagoon

Cave with a reclining Buddha above a cold, deep swimming hole, about 25 min from town.Entry: LAK[fee]Search tickets and tours on Klook
Food

Vang Vieng town center

Compact town center with restaurants serving Lao and international food, near the Nam Song.Entry: Pay as you go