Tham Chang

There are a ton of caves to explore around Vang Vieng, each with its own character that sets it apart from the rest, and no, you don’t actually need to go spelunking to enjoy them. Some of the caves are included on a kayaking tour that’ll have you cruising along the Nam Song and exploring some of the local villages, too. Tham Chang is the most popular cave, and if you’re only going to check out just one cave, make it this one. In addition to being a gorgeous natural cave with unique rock structures (and a great place to escape Laos’ suffocating heat), it is also full of history. It was used as a bunker during the Chinese Haw invasion and as a sanctuary for villagers during the civil war.