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Rivers in Vang Vieng

Down the River Nam Xong Kayak

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Rivers in Vang Vieng

Sunset in Vang Viang, near the River

Rivers in Vang Vieng

Nam Song River

Rivers in Vientiane

Nam Song

Rivers in Vientiane

The Mekong, Vientiane, Laos

The top 74 attractions in Vientiane

Temples in Vientiane

Haw Phra Kaew

Villages in Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng

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This is a spectacular place for trekking, swimming, caving, climbing, and much more. Highly recommended for backpackers. Wild part

Cities in Vientiane

Vientiane

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Vientiane is an interesting Asian city. It seems like a true oasis of wealth amid the jungles of Laos. Here lives the ruling class

Temples in Vientiane

Wat Si Saket

Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist temple in the capital of Laos, Vietnam. It was built in the nineteenth century, so is not very old and

Historical Monuments in Vientiane

Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang)

This stupa is the national symbol of Laos. Even the Communist Party has permitted this religious monument to remain as part of the

Rivers in Vang Vieng

Down the River Nam Xong Kayak

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I went down this river and then had a hard time making the climb back up. Given the shallowness, I saw peace at times, and I worri

Bars in Vientiane

Room Counta

The Counta Room is beautiful and perched on stilts. It is located west of Quai Fa Ngum. It has a shaded terrace, which allows for

Villages in Vang Vieng

Surroundings of Vang Vieng

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Vang Viang is a place destroyed by the Anglo-Saxon tourism. Try the apricot drink as you drop into the various bars. There are man

Rivers in Vang Vieng

Sunset in Vang Viang, near the River

For me the best time of my stay in Vang Viang was having a beer in front of the river where the views are spectacular at sunset. T

Streets in Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng Main Street

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Vang Vieng is a tourist town in northern Laos. Here, you'll find an interesting small central street flanked with simple bars and

Rivers in Vang Vieng

Nam Song River

Rafting descents are organized from Vang Vieng by the Nam Song River. This is an exotic and sometimes dangerous rafting adventure,

Of Touristic Interest in Vang Vieng

Journey Bus-Vientiane to Vang Viang

If you get to Laos by plane you will almost definitely stop in the capital. My advice is to get the hell out of town right away, b

Villages in Vang Vieng

Strolling to Vang Viang

Usually when you get to this tiny town it will offer lots of sports activities. However, if you are like me you do not like those

Of Touristic Interest in Vang Vieng

Bus Stop to Vang Viang

I was told, about 20 years ago, when they began to operate bus lines that this was a crossroads spot that passengers used often. O

Of Touristic Interest in Vang Vieng

Moved Thieng Vangviang-Ban

I went out in the morning ready to hitchhike. The day did not look good, it was raining and the weather was so hot. Then a tractor

Museums in Vientiane

Wat Sisaket Museum

Historical Monuments in Vientiane

Patuxai

Rivers in Vientiane

Nam Song

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Activities in Vientiane

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Vang Vieng Full-Day Kayak Tour: Caves of Nam Song River

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starting from

$32.65

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Wattay Airport Private One-Way Airport Transfer

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starting from

$25.50

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4 Days Vientiane to Luang Prabang

starting from

$305.09

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Vientiane Private Transfer from Wattay Airport

starting from

$21.68

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Vientiane Private Transfer to Wattay Airport

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$21.26

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