Laos Vientiane Province Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng
A scenic town in Laos known for its limestone karsts, outdoor activities, and vibrant backpacker culture along the Nam Song River.
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There was a time when Vang Vieng meant one thing and one thing only: tubing. Yep, this was the rubber ring and whiskey capital of Southeast Asia. But boozy trips down the Nam Song River all but ended in 2012 with a government crackdown, leaving VV to be reclaimed by locals and adventurers. The town sits in a stunning bowl of karst mountains. They spike the horizon like dragon scales surrounded by waterfalls and jungle. So head here for trekking, climbing, kayaking, and caving – but don’t expect the hedonism of old!
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Vang Vieng Articles
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Backpacking Southeast Asia: 41 Destinations That Won’t Blow Your Budget
Read more...Like a bar mitzvah or a grad party, backpacking the well-worn trails of Southeast Asia is nothing short of a rite of passage. For the budding traveler, the trodden route that links electrifying Bangkok to the temples of Angkor and the rolling surf of Bali is a chance to discover what street food and tuk […]
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Vang Vieng: Infamous Party City Turned Adventure Capital of the World
Read more...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 […]