{"id":7681,"date":"2019-05-28T15:05:33","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T15:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=7681"},"modified":"2019-05-28T15:05:33","modified_gmt":"2019-05-28T15:05:33","slug":"vang-vieng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/vang-vieng\/","title":{"rendered":"Vang Vieng: Infamous Party City Turned Adventure Capital of the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vang Vieng\u2019s reputation as a party city where <em>anything<\/em> goes precedes it, but travelers visiting today will find this popular party mecca totally transformed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up until a few years ago, travelers visited Vang Vieng for one reason only: to party their asses off. It was <em>the<\/em> wildest place to spring break with drug and alcohol-fueled ragers on the daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the death roll began to rise, the government stepped in to make the city a safer place to travel, and one that would attract more than just the party crowd. Nowadays, you can still find weekly jungle parties, but the famously wild Laotian city has reimagined itself as an outdoor adventure hotspot for eco-tourists (who don&#8217;t need to be totally plastered to have fun). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for some adventure? Here are some of our favorite spots to explore in Vang Vieng:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"18.926081\" data-longitude=\"102.445404\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/8uf9ogXMa\/nam-song-river-vang-vieng-vientiane-province-laos\" data-placeid=\"4110\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/8uf9ogXMa\/nam-song-river-vang-vieng-vientiane-province-laos\">Cruise down the Nam Song on an inner tube<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1248301540.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Cruising on the Nam Song River, Vang Vieng, Laos. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1038094360.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Hot Air Balloons above the Nam Song River, Vang Vieng, Laos. <\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This used to be Vang Vieng\u2019s most rambunctious and dangerous activity: a 2.5 kilometer float down the Nam Song river with <em>over 20<\/em> stops at river-side bars for drinks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, you can still get in a gorgeous float with stunning views of the mountains and river, but there are only two bars open to pause and party at along the way. If you&#8217;re interested in some of the city&#8217;s party history, keep an eye out, you can still spot some remnants of the old bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Make sure to bring or rent a drybag to keep your possessions fresh for your return, and bring an extra pair of clothes for after your float. You shouldn\u2019t try to walk through town afterwards in just a bikini; it\u2019s not culturally appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"18.910082\" data-longitude=\"102.442215\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/9U9K4QbM0\/tham-chang-vang-vieng-vientiane-province-laos\" data-placeid=\"4111\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/9U9K4QbM0\/tham-chang-vang-vieng-vientiane-province-laos\">Channel your inner spelunker in Tham Chang: one of Vang Vieng\u2019s many caves<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"18.910082\" data-longitude=\"102.442215\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/a3ef4eed-bfc2-4103-a3f2-d338c3f1984c-1400.jpg?placeid=4111&amp;name=Tham%20Chang&amp;lat=18.910082&amp;lng=102.442215\" alt=\"Vang Vieng cave, Vang Vieng, Laos. \"\/><figcaption>Vang Vieng cave, Vang Vieng, Laos. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attractions-g612363-Activities-c57-t54-Vang_Vieng_Vientiane_Province.html\" target=\"_blank\">ton of caves to explore around Vang Vieng<\/a>, each with its own character that sets it apart from the rest, and no, you don\u2019t actually need to go spelunking to enjoy them. Some of the caves are included on a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/vangviengtour.com\/kayaking-caving\/\" target=\"_blank\">kayaking tour<\/a> that\u2019ll have you cruising along the Nam Song and exploring some of the local villages, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tham Chang is the most popular cave, and if you\u2019re 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\u2019 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"19.03553\" data-longitude=\"102.425446\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/IwJR9QyKq\/tham-nam-water-cave-vientiane-vientiane-province-laos\" data-placeid=\"4112\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/IwJR9QyKq\/tham-nam-water-cave-vientiane-vientiane-province-laos\">Float through Tham Nam Cave<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"19.03553\" data-longitude=\"102.425446\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/1952e378-3ae3-4f2c-bb2f-cfd26b8779dc-1400.jpg?placeid=4112&amp;name=Tham%20Nam%20Water%20Cave&amp;lat=19.03553&amp;lng=102.425446\" alt=\"Tubing through the Tham Nam Cave, Vang Vieng, Laos. \"\/><figcaption>Tubing through the Tham Nam Cave, Vang Vieng, Laos. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the river wasn\u2019t enough to satisfy your inner tubing itch, take the trip to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justgola.com\/a\/tham-nam-water-cave-1978048626\" target=\"_blank\">Tham Nam Cave<\/a> for another unforgettable experience. Unlike the Nam Song river float, on this journey you\u2019re moving <em>against<\/em> the current, pulling yourself through the darkened caverns using a series of ropes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Your entry cost includes a tube and a headlamp, which you\u2019ll <em>definitely<\/em> need because once you\u2019re inside the cave, you\u2019re in the pitch black with nothing but sound to guide you. You\u2019ll get to enjoy some really incredible rock formations and trust us, you\u2019ll be telling people about this for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"18.923706\" data-longitude=\"102.409233\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/tLsK_rcD4\/pha-ngern-view-point-top-vientiane-province-laos\" data-placeid=\"4114\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/tLsK_rcD4\/pha-ngern-view-point-top-vientiane-province-laos\">Hike to the highest point on the Pha Ngeun trail<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1389937463.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Pha Ngeun trail lookout, Vang Vieng, Laos. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1389936947.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Pha Ngeun trail lookout, Vang Vieng, Laos. <\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pha Ngeun trail is the best hiking spot around, taking you up to a series of viewpoints at the highest point around Vang Vieng. Hike this trail in the early morning before the heat sets in and you\u2019ll be rewarded with both a smaller crowd <em>and<\/em> jaw-dropping views, with a few hot air balloons thrown in for the Insta feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>It\u2019s a tough hike, with an elevation gain of around 450 meters to get to the top viewpoint, and some steep inclines. The trickiest spots have a bamboo railing to help you navigate them. The trail is marked well enough that you can do it solo, but it\u2019s always safer to travel with a partner. If you\u2019re not an experienced hiker, I recommend <a href=\"http:\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"going with one of the many tour groups (opens in a new tab)\">going with one of the many tour groups<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"18.926514\" data-longitude=\"102.395393\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/YQgBi7bzR\/blue-lagoon-and-phu-kham-cave-vang-vieng-laos\" data-placeid=\"4115\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/YQgBi7bzR\/blue-lagoon-and-phu-kham-cave-vang-vieng-laos\">Take a dip in a Blue Lagoon<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/k.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The blue lagoons are some of Vang Vieng\u2019s most popular tourist sites for getting out of the heat and swimming through your hangover. With turquoise waters and a lush jungle backdrop, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve stepped into a totally different world. Depending on which lagoon you end up in, &nbsp;you can find inner tubes, floating rafts, and bars to improve your swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Blue Lagoon 1 is the most popular and touristy, but we recommend making the trek a little further out of town to visit Blue Lagoon 3. It sees less visitors because it\u2019s out of the way, making it a better place to chill out and relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"18.924158\" data-longitude=\"102.44635\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/mgiTtFyV_\/vlt-natural-tours-muang-vangvieng-vientiane-province-laos\" data-placeid=\"4116\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/mgiTtFyV_\/vlt-natural-tours-muang-vangvieng-vientiane-province-laos\">Soar through the jungle on Vang Vieng\u2019s ziplines<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1373396831.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Zipline in Vang Vieng, Laos. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_426090085.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Zipline in Vang Vieng, Laos. <\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a little bit more of an adrenaline buzz? Take a <a href=\"http:\/\/vangviengtour.com\/zip-lining\/\">zipline tour<\/a> that sends you flying through a series of platforms that cover a kilometer of jungle. You\u2019ll have to navigate some rickety rope bridges and head up to dizzying heights, but the experience is one of the best in Vang Vieng. The longest zipline will take you a full 147 meters through the air over the jungle, with some incredible views that will make great photos if you\u2019re brave enough to bring your camera along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"18.924938\" data-longitude=\"102.448738\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/2a_0IXVJ_\/sakura-bar-vang-vieng-vientiane-province-laos\" data-placeid=\"4117\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/2a_0IXVJ_\/sakura-bar-vang-vieng-vientiane-province-laos\">Bar hop to get blitzed for free<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"18.924938\" data-longitude=\"102.448738\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/c844b0ab-71d2-413c-a093-f7293bd15432-1400.jpg?placeid=4117&amp;name=Sakura%20Bar&amp;lat=18.924938&amp;lng=102.448738\" alt=\"Sakura Bar in Vang Vieng, Laos. \"\/><figcaption>Sakura Bar in Vang Vieng, Laos. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re bummed that this party mecca has lost its magic, don\u2019t worry. Not only can you still party, and party <em>hard<\/em>, you can do it without spending a cent. While there are a ton of bars in Vang Vieng, the two big party bars are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/laos\/vang-vieng\/nightlife\/sakura-bar\/a\/poi-dri\/1546197\/356933\">Sakura<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Vivapubvangvieng\/\">Viva<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every night, each bar hosts happy hours with <em>free drinks<\/em>. Head to Sakura first for as many free whiskey shots as your poor liver can handle, and then mosey on over to Viva for an hour of free beer. You can get plenty buzzed, or trashed \u2014 no one\u2019s watching how many freebies you chug \u2014 without spending a single kip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to get even more debauched, and if you\u2019ve heard of Vang Vieng before, a lot of the bars have some more <em>illicit<\/em> substances to offer. 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