A Few Good Reasons to Visit Vang Vieng in Laos, Vang Vieng, Laos

Experiencing聽Laos聽is about more than just dipping into the country鈥檚 culture in the main cities of聽Vientiane聽and聽Luang Prabang. Laos is also home to some breathtaking natural scenery and to see that, you really want to visit聽Vang Vieng.

Once known solely as a party spot for backpackers, Vang Vieng has gone through a transformation. Today, it鈥檚 a gateway to all sorts of outdoor activities that help visitors explore the local聽Nam Song River and the area鈥檚 mighty Karst mountains. If you鈥檙e at all unsure about visiting Vang Vieng, here鈥檚 why you won鈥檛 want to miss it.

Vang Vieng used to be known as one of the wilder backpacking spots in Southeast Asia. Now that it鈥檚 tamer (and safer), some people might wonder if it鈥檚 still worth visiting.

If you鈥檙e seeking the 鈥済ood old days鈥� then no, Vang Vieng probably isn鈥檛 worth the visit. But if you鈥檙e looking for a place to relax while enjoying outdoor activities, Vang Vieng is the聽place to be in Laos.

I鈥檇 personally say that the landscape around Vang Vieng makes it an interesting destination in its own right. You won鈥檛 get these jaw-dropping views in聽Vientiane聽and聽Luang Prabang, or any place that鈥檚 reasonably easy to reach. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: A Few Good Reasons to Visit Vang Vieng in Laos
Guide Location: Laos » Vang Vieng
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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