Laos Vientiane Province Vang Vieng

Tham Chang

A popular limestone cave with a history as a bunker and a spring-fed pool, located in a backpacker's haven in Laos.
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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.

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  • Vang Vieng: Infamous Party City Turned Adventure Capital of the World

    Vang Vieng’s reputation as a party city where anything goes precedes it, but travelers visiting today will find this popular party mecca totally transformed. Up until a few years ago, travelers visited Vang Vieng for one reason only: to party their asses off. It was the wildest place to spring break with drug and alcohol-fueled […]

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