Hostels in VANGVIENG, LAOS

City Vang Vieng – Breathtaking Landscapes and Limestone Terrain

Vang Vieng has progressed impressively from being a small destination between Vientiane and Luang Prabang to a beautiful tourist destination. Located in the Vientiane Province of the Central Laos, this city is well-known for its landscapes and limestone terrain that can leave your speechless. Rivers, rock formations and an array of enjoyable activities make this place worth visiting.

Accommodation Options
Guesthouse facility in the centre of the town is appropriate for staying. Accommodations are also available in the form of youth hostels and bungalows. One good aspect of all the accommodations is that they offer great mountain views, spellbinding the tourists.

Budget hotels can be found along the riverside and at the town centre. Apart from offering clean and peaceful environment, facilities like hot water and TV are offered by these places.

History
Vang Vieng has been an unknown destination, if you go through the history of the country. It played the role of being an airfield for American forces during the Vietnam War. However, the importance of the town grew in 1980s, when backpacking became an entertainment activity in the region.

Popular Places
Tham Poukham, also known as the Blue Lagoon, is one of the popular places in Vang Vieng. Sleeping Golden Buddha inside the Golden Cave, situated at the top of the Blue Lagoon is another interesting attraction for the tourists. Tham Jang is another cave in the region that is considered to be a bunker of early 19th century. An underground lake and limestone terrain can be viewed at Tham Hoi.

Tham Nam is another cave, with a tributary of the river Nam Song flowing out of it. Tham Sang, meaning Elephant Cave, is popular for accommodating elephant shaped stalactite and Buddha images.

Getting Around
Tourist buses are good options to go around the city. One can hire bicycles and motorbikes on rent to enjoy exploring the amazingly beautiful landscapes of the region. Tuk-tuk is another form of transportation available. To explore a number of caves, you can hire a guide and have fun visiting these sites on foot.

Places of Entertainment
Tubing is one of the most enjoyable activities, once you reach the rivers in Vang Vieng. Enjoying at the steam saunas can be relaxing. Backpacking is the major entertainment activity in the region. Kayaking at the river and climbing the rocks are some other activities for the tourists to enjoy. Trekking to reach various caves located at different heights can be fun-filled. Small shops and markets are all over the city to help you buy variety of stuff. One can enjoy drinks at bamboo bars and dancing at outdoor dance floors. 

Language(s) Spoken
Local language is Lao, though you can find people conversing in English as well. 

Currency
While kip is the main currency, hotels and shops also accept Thai baht and US dollars. Make sure to get updates about currency exchange rates form the online news before leaving for Vang Vieng.

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