Cultural and Natural Highlights to See and Do in Vang Vieng, Vang Vieng, Laos

Vang Vieng is in Lao pronounced as wáŋ wía̯ŋ. It is a small laid-back town in the Vientiane Province in Laos. It’s a popular destination among tourists, especially backpackers. Tourists are attracted by the available adventure sports and hiking the karst landscapes. Situated on the Nam Song River, it’s about 130km north of Vientiane. It a 1,5-hour drive or bus ride away. This article is an overview of cultural and natural highlights to see and do in Vang Vieng.

When Laos opened its doors to tourists in the late ’90s, Vang Vieng really began to boom thanks to all the backpackers showing up. This lead to lots of new businesses. The place became a hit for its adventure tourism vibes. The Nam Song River and the stunning limestone karst scenery around the town offers many things to do. Such as hiking, swimming in the lagoons, exploring the caves, tubing, kayaking, flying in a hot air balloon and much more.

In recent years, Vang Vieng has made significant efforts towards sustainable tourism by promoting responsible and eco-friendly practices. Many tour operators and accommodations have implemented sustainable practices such as reducing plastic waste and preserving the natural beauty of the town. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).