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Pro
Beautiful scenery, good place for backpackers to meet other backpackers (if you're into that kind of thing)
Con
more tourist than local?..
In a nutshell
Do not spend too much time in your hammock, but explore the beautiful surroudings
davidjo Says: On a clear day it might be worth taking a ride up in a balloon, cost was around $70 if i remember and this can be organised from many of the agencies in town. Wonderful views of the town, river and surrounding scenery.
davidjo Says: Please be warned how dangerous tubing and other activities can be on the river. it's great to have some beers, Lao whiskey and party at many of the riverside bars, but did you know that 22 people died there last year due to overindulgence in alcohol or drugs. The swings,...
RENT A MOTORBIKE AND EXPLORE THAM PHU KHAM
davidjo Says: Tired of the hot dusty days, then rent a motorbike for around $5 and head to Tham Phu Kham, a cave with Buddhist relics, located 10 kms across the main bridge in Vang Vieng. once climbing the steep steps to the cave entrance take a dip in the cool pool by the cave at the...
Tubing: The Best Pub Crawl (drift) of All Time
leon.partsi Says: Tubing is a real draw card here. It's been covered so many times before I feel bad repeating it, but it truly does bear repeating:You can hire a big, inflated round yellow tube like a tyre, take a tuktuk out to one end of the Namsong river, and drift in the current down to...
picek Says: You can't miss it, they make those pancake (also called roti) in front of your eyes and fill it with what you like: chocolate or banana, mango, lime, milk, peanuts... sweet or sour taste.Locals who sell these come out late in the afternnon with prepared dough which is then...
BANANA RESTAURANT: enjoy the ambience
davidjo Says: We ate at this restaurant several times and always enjoyed their food. It is located a few metres to the right from the road that goes down to the narrow bridge across the river. You can sit on Thai cushions at a small table where you can enjoy the view over the river....
Fluid: Super Salads, veggie delights!
ecowarrirorprincess Says: My intention was to go to Tam Lom but I loved this place so much i stayed here all day. I'm not fussy about my food, but i love fresh ingredients, salads, vegetables, but not bland stuff.Fluid is just before you get the bridge to Tam Lom on the right hand side. It's right...
The Irish Bar: Western bar games & food
Willettsworld Says: This is one of many bars in Vang Vieng and is located near the Sakura, off the main street that runs through town. You can find all the usual western bar games such as pool tables, darts etc plus they also serve a wide choice of Irish food and drink.
Oh La La: Oh La La... between the paintings
picek Says: It's very friendly place with nice atmosphere, local and western foods, (free) pool table and choice of cocktails: probably the cheapest mojito in Vang Vieng. You pay 10 000 KIP for Beer Lao or 12 000 KIP for Tiger beer. Has a lots of oil painting on the walls (for sale)...
lotharscheer Says: If you book a mininus to Vientiane in your hotel (most likely 50000 Kip, 4 to 5 hours on a bad road) you get pickend up there, last stop will be at the National Museum in walking distance to many cheaper accomodations, it stops also near the Airport, about 500 m walking.
deeper_blue Says: Bus is the only way to travel overland in Laos. Tickets are cheap but often tourists are crammed together in uncomfortable seats. I spent the three hours in a tiny space meant for baggage but with 6 seats fitted.
davidjo Says: While we were by the river walking back to our motorbike there was a sudden gust of wind lasting no more than a few seconds, but strong enough to lift a roof off of a hut, narrowly missing us. A little further upstream the gust of wind was strong enough to knock down a...
davidjo Says: If your bungalow is on the other side of the river be careful if you are traversing this bridge if you are on a motorbike, or be careful if you are a crossing on foot and a motorbike is approaching you. More than one motorbike and passenger have ended up in the river.
Danger - Motorbiking Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
leon.partsi Says: Hello,I stayed in Laos for 2 weeks, and drove motorbikes from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang in January 2011. I hope you find the following helpful:Safety: Motorbiking from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang was incredibly dangerous. The trip will take you most of the day, and once...
too many charges for foreigners
davidjo Says: I don't mind paying 1 or 2k kip for toilet charge as the locals built the toilets for a business and have to clean them and provide water, but it seems like in Vang Vieng these small charges can add up. There are several bridges in the surrounding area that can be crossed by...
deeper_blue Says: When arriving from the bus station, you will be met by tuk tuks drivers telling you the centre is a long way off, it isn't you can walk (10 mins left along the road) or negotiate for a better deal, if the guy doesn't agree walk away and he will follow you with a better...
picek Says: This is village about 25 km south of VV to Vientiane direction - you can see here that it has lots of fish on display for which is famous for and those fish are popular snack with Lao. Tha Heua is nestled along the main road, between shores of Nam Ngum lake and below the...
deeper_blue Says: On the river there are lots of little bars, at some you can slide along ropes or even jump from trapezes into the water, just watch your entry and don't slam into someone swimming below, often people are pretty legless there so stay safe.
The best and the worst of tourism
deeper_blue Says: Vang Vieng is a completely manufactured tourist resort in the heart of Laos. So you won't find many signs of authentic Lao life here, more like young enterprising English speaking guides selling trips and tuk tuk rides. Saying that you can have a great time on the river and...
DSwede Says: Upon getting off the bus, there is no shortage of tuk-tuk drivers and hotel staff hitting you up for business. Don't bother with any of them. The furthest hostel is probably no more than a 10 minute walk. And the ones that are further than 5 minute are not serviceable by a...
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Vang Viang was not in my list when I planned to visit Laos until on the bus from Hanoi to Vientiene, I met an english man. I have forgotten the name of the english man, just remembered that he was...
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Vang Vieng is one of those remote coners of the world that u just dream about. The place where your exisitence basically revolves around waking up in the morning staying in a hut next to the river. ...
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... by the Song river, in the shade of mountains
YES - Vang Vieng is backpackers haven but you can do lots of things avoiding the crowds; cycle for 10 minutes and you'll find quiet and peaceful places with a few visitors. Cycle further and you'll be...
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The Rustic Countryside of Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is located about 3 hours from the capital of Laos, Vientiane or 6 hours from Luang Prabang. I spent 2 days in Vang Vieng. Although it has been criticized by many for being too touristy, the...
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I stayed in Vang Vieng for 1.5 day, I didn't expect i will fall inlove with this place.. the scenery, the street, the river, the people, the things i did, the guesthouse, everything is so perfect!!
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