Vang Vieng is the capital and a mecca for backpackers. This city is full of contradictions: on one side there are the old Laotian with their own customs and traditions, on the other side are farangs with modern hostels, high-speedinternet points and lively pubs. It is recommended to take a boat ride along the Nam Song river that runs through the town. VangVieng looks so dreamy with the low-hanging clouds on limestone similar to those of Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. Trekking and visiting the three caves near Vang Vieng is another good reason to see this incredible city.

 

- Short trip on the river Nam Song

- Blue Lagoon

- Tham Jang Cave