VANG VIENG
Overview
Die kleine Stadt Vang Vieng liegt idyllisch am Ufer des Flusses Nam Song. Es ist umgeben von einer malerischen Berglandschaft mit zahlreichen Karsthöhlen und einem üppig grünen Regenwald.
Vang Vieng ist eine Stadt am Flussufer im Zentrum von Laos und nur etwa 4 Stunden mit dem Bus vom Norden der Hauptstadt entfernt. Diese kleine Stadt ist von einer atemberaubenden Landschaft umgeben, die von Kalksteinbergen über unberührte Tunnel und Höhlen bis hin zu Reisfeldern reicht. Sie verfügt über eine lange Liste interessanter Attraktionen. Im Fluss Nam Song gelegen, drehen sich zahlreiche touristische Aktivitäten wie Kajakfahren, Rafting und Schläuche um den Fluss. Wenn Besucher nach Vang Vieng kommen, sollten sie nicht die Gelegenheit verpassen, den Dschungel zu erkunden, Seilrutschen zu ziehen, Heißluftballons zu fahren, zu klettern und Motorradfahrten zu unternehmen.
Food & Drink
With the town of Vang Vieng being so small, chances are you will live just a stone’s throw away from your favorite dining places. One thing you should know to not get startled the moment you arrive in Vang Vieng is that the restaurants here have from highly to completely identical menus. To some visitors, disappointment may arise when they find out that Western dishes outnumber local authentic dishes here in Vang Vieng. Still, we can recommend you some Laotian food you can try among the limited offers.
Laab is a kind of minced meat salad, made from beef, chicken, pork or duck and served with a variety of herbs. Laab can be well eaten with sticky rice.
Several most popular restaurants in Vang Vieng are run by foreigners, for example, the Thai-German Viman Vang Vieng restaurant, Italian Il Tavalo restaurant, Mexican Amigos Vang Vieng restaurant, Korean Peeping Som’s Bar and Restaurant, etc. Each of those restaurants serves foreign dishes, Laotian dishes or both, catering to a large number of backpackers visiting the area.
Vang Vieng has earned its reputation as a party destination of Laos as tourist flows keep visiting the town and enjoy parties all night long. Bars and pubs are therefore various, catering to tourist activities. Try your favorite cocktails as well as other beverages and join the music and dance.
Travel Guide
Great landscapes with karst mountains on the river, which are among the most beautiful in Asia: Vang Vieng with its enchanting nature has become a tourist magnet. It is surrounded by impressive rock formations, green fields, dense forests and is home to various appealing caves. Vang Vieng is conveniently located about 150 kilometers north of Vientiane and is an ideal stopover on the way to Luang Prabang.
The cool season lasts from about November to February / March, which is also the most popular travel time. The weather is dry and pleasant with temperatures of 25-30 degrees during the day and at night it cools down a bit. In all regions of Laos it is pleasant to travel during this time. It gets really hot in April and May with temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius and high humidity.
Bus: convenient buses connecting Vang Vieng with Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Phonsavan are available. Different types of buses are on offer, including minivans, local buses, express VIP. Especially, the route between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang is highlighted thanks to its magnificent mountainous scenery.
Nam Song River is a small river surrounded by stunning karst rock formations. Visitors usually spend at least half a day or a whole day here to relax and enjoy the stunning riverside views. Kayak rides and riding with the inner tube of a tractor tire down the river are popular tourist activities here.
Blue Lagoon can be reached after 25-minute tuk tuk ride or 45-minute bicycle ride from the town. Its turquoise sparkling water transforms Tham Poukham, the blue lagoon, at least optically into an oasis. If you want, you can jump into the water with one of the ropes. Otherwise you can just recline on the green grass or let your feet and soul dangle in the clean and relaxing water.
Tham Nam Cave is an impressive underwater cave in Vang Vieng. This cave is, however, not suitable for claustrophobic people, as even the entrance is extremely narrow. Greater care should be taken while exploring this area. You get a tire and a flashlight pressed into the hand and you must hold on to a rope in the tubing tire, you'll haul yourself through a 500-meter cave.
Tham Chang Cave is located in Meuang Xong Village, Tham Chang Cave is considered to be the top destination to visit in Vang Vieng. The name of the cave means "unable to move" because of its icy waters and thanks to the fresh air, this is an ideal destination for visitors to cool off in the hot weather in Laos. Tham Chang is famous for its numerous beautiful stalactites, rare stalagmites and its history, as they were as bunkers of the early 19th century and a house for residents in a village in the civil war to defend against Chinese.
Blue Lagoon can be reached after 25-minute tuk tuk ride or 45-minute bicycle ride from the town. Its turquoise sparkling water transforms Tham Poukham, the blue lagoon, at least optically into an oasis. If you want, you can jump into the water with one of the ropes. Otherwise you can just recline on the green grass or let your feet and soul dangle in the clean and relaxing water.
Tham Nam Cave is an impressive underwater cave in Vang Vieng. This cave is, however, not suitable for claustrophobic people, as even the entrance is extremely narrow. Greater care should be taken while exploring this area. You get a tire and a flashlight pressed into the hand and you must hold on to a rope in the tubing tire, you'll haul yourself through a 500-meter cave.
Tham Chang Cave is located in Meuang Xong Village, Tham Chang Cave is considered to be the top destination to visit in Vang Vieng. The name of the cave means "unable to move" because of its icy waters and thanks to the fresh air, this is an ideal destination for visitors to cool off in the hot weather in Laos. Tham Chang is famous for its numerous beautiful stalactites, rare stalagmites and its history, as they were as bunkers of the early 19th century and a house for residents in a village in the civil war to defend against Chinese.
Nam Ngum Lake is a beloved day trip destination among tourists thanks to its peaceful and tranquil settings. Stop at Vang Xang archeological site along the way. Travel by boat on the lake and enjoy a day away from the city hustle and bustle.
Xieng Khouang: a rural province with green grass, mountains and hills as dominant natural patterns. Visit the mysterious Plain of Jars with various jars spreading over a large field, from small to gigantic, whose origins are still not unveiled..
Luang Prabang: a representative city of the whole country Laos, where Traditional temples stand in close proximity to French colonial buildings and merge into an architectural unity. Must-visits are Royal Palace, Kuang Si Waterfalls, Pak Ou caves.
Xieng Khouang: a rural province with green grass, mountains and hills as dominant natural patterns. Visit the mysterious Plain of Jars with various jars spreading over a large field, from small to gigantic, whose origins are still not unveiled..
Luang Prabang: a representative city of the whole country Laos, where Traditional temples stand in close proximity to French colonial buildings and merge into an architectural unity. Must-visits are Royal Palace, Kuang Si Waterfalls, Pak Ou caves.
OUR PICK: Two full days in Vang Vieng for river and cave exploration, then departing for two day trip in Xieng Khouang for historical exploration, and two to three full day trips in Luang Prabang.
Cave tour: visit to the impressive caves of Vang Vieng, such as Cave Tham Hoi, Tham Loup, Tham Nam, Tham Chang.
Lake and river tour: visit to the stunning lagoon, lake and river in Vang Vieng to escape the heat and relax physically and mentally.
Cultural tours: inclusive of most astonishing museums, temples and churches of the region as well as historical sites.
M.I.C.E tous: theme tours, educational tours, charity tours and meditation tours
Cave tour: visit to the impressive caves of Vang Vieng, such as Cave Tham Hoi, Tham Loup, Tham Nam, Tham Chang.
Lake and river tour: visit to the stunning lagoon, lake and river in Vang Vieng to escape the heat and relax physically and mentally.
Cultural tours: inclusive of most astonishing museums, temples and churches of the region as well as historical sites.
M.I.C.E tous: theme tours, educational tours, charity tours and meditation tours
Activities
Unsere Wahl: Nehmen Sie an einer Vielzahl von Flussaktivitäten teil, darunter Rafting, Kajakfahren und Tubing. Fordern Sie sich mit Bergsteigen, Höhlenentdeckung und Ziplining heraus.
Adrenaline Aktivitäten
Genießen Sie Kajakfahren, Tubing oder Flusskreuzfahrten rund um den Fluss Nam Song
Naturentdeckung
Besuchen Sie das Elefantenlager. Schwimmen an den Wasserfällen Tad Kuang Si oder Tad Sea; Bootsfahrt und Fisch zum Mittagessen in der Pak Ou Höhle.
Höhlentour
Erkundung berühmter und unberührter Höhlen: Tham Chang Höhle, Tham Nam Wasserhöhle, Tham Sang Elefantenhöhle und blaue Lagune.
Entspannen
Trinken Sie einen Cocktail am Fluss und nehmen Sie an der Happy Hour teil.