Vang Vieng is a tourism-oriented town in Laos, located in Vientiane Province about four hours bus ride north of the capital. The town lies on the Nam Song River. The most notable feature of the area is the karst hill landscape surrounding the town
Located on the highway from the Vientiane capital to Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng attracts many tourists due to its sceneries, peaceful atmosphere, and untouched beauty. With the advantage of geography – having both rivers and mountains and the pleasant weather that all make Vang Vieng become a destination not to be missed when you come to Laos.
Vang Vieng has been built according to the model of a tourist town, suitable for many types of tourism: spiritual, resort, or adventure games on Nam Song River. Since 1980, it has quickly become a hot destination for foreign tourists, especially European on weekends or holidays.
