Vang Vieng
Population: 25’000
Date of visit: December 2012
Attractions & sights: 3/5
Nightlife: 2/5
Safety: 4/5
Infrastructure: 2/5
Low budget factor: $$$$$/5
The city in a nutshell:
Vang Vieng is a laid-back village surrounded by beautiful nature.
Where to stay:
Doesn’t really matter, the town is so small. A guest house near the river might give you a better view than somewhere else.
The Good:
Climbing, tubing, canoeing, caving, hiking… Vang Vieng is a paradise for adventurers but also for people who want to relax. It’s a perfect stop on the Banana Pancake trail (route through Southeast Asia) for 2-4 action-packed or relaxed days.
The Bad & The Ugly:
Nightlife is not what it used to be (see: Country #19: Laos).
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