Itineraries
Itineraries for Vang Vieng are on the way.
Where to stay
The town center for restaurants and tuk-tuks; the Nam Song riverbank for cliff views; the countryside west of the river for quiet near the Blue Lagoon.
The areas: Town center, Nam Song riverbank, West of the river.
Where to stay in Vang Vieng: areas and adviceHotels in Vang ViengPlaces to see
All things to do in LaosFoodBlue Lagoon food stallsSmall shop and restaurant run by villagers beside the Tham Pou Kham swimming hole.Entry: Pay as you go
NatureKaeng Nyui WaterfallA 30 m waterfall east of town, reached by village-built paths past smaller falls and pools.Entry: LAK[fee]
NatureNam Song RiverRiver through Vang Vieng where travelers kayak and tube past limestone cliffs and caves.Entry: Pay as you go
NatureTham Chang CaveCave up a flight of cliff steps south of town, where villagers sheltered during the civil war.Entry: LAK[fee]; pay at the resort gate
NatureTham Pou Kham and the Blue LagoonCave with a reclining Buddha above a cold, deep swimming hole, about 25 min from town.Entry: LAK[fee]
TransportVang Vieng Railway StationLaos-China Railway station north of town, a stop for trains between Vientiane and Luang Prabang.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodVang Vieng town centerCompact town center with restaurants serving Lao and international food, near the Nam Song.Entry: Pay as you go