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Laos flagPublished: October 25th 2009Asia » Laos » West » Vang Vieng
October 25th 2009
Vang Vienne is considered a stop over on the way to Luang Provang. Personally, I think it is a destination - especially for the budget minded traveler. Nowhere can you rent motorcycles, stay in a decent hotel, eat great food, get a massage and go on an all day tour all for less than $50 US / day. There is the popular inner tube scene which entails floating down a river in an inter tube and going bar hopping at the same time. Personally I missed that because I was too busy exploring other areas via motorcycles and kayaks.
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Vang Vienne CityVang Vienne City
Vang Vienne City
Rice FieldsRice Fields
Rice Fields
On a hike towards the underwater cave
Opening to the underwater caveOpening to the underwater cave
Opening to the underwater cave
Take an intertube into this little hole and go in for 500 meters. It is fun and thrilling!
Kayaking Nam Song RiverKayaking Nam Song River
Kayaking Nam Song River
No rapids to be seen but the kayaking is beautiful.
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Photo 6
Top of Pha Ngeun MountainTop of Pha Ngeun Mountain
Top of Pha Ngeun Mountain
Town of Vang Vienne
Top of Pha Ngeun MountainTop of Pha Ngeun Mountain
Top of Pha Ngeun Mountain
Get to the trailhead by motorcycle
Top of Pha Ngeun MountainTop of Pha Ngeun Mountain
Top of Pha Ngeun Mountain
The hike is a steep 250 meters, but well worth the effort and 10,000 Kip
Top of Pha Ngeun MountainTop of Pha Ngeun Mountain
Top of Pha Ngeun Mountain
Self Picture. Being alone on the summit was an experience. I stayed there for an hour - simply amazing!
Poukham CavePoukham Cave
Poukham Cave
Blue LagoonBlue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon
Near Poukham Cave, the clear blue waters are amazing and you can see fish everywhere.
Sunset with Pha Koy mountainSunset with Pha Koy mountain
Sunset with Pha Koy mountain
Sunsets are beautiful but in the tropics weather changes quickly - 20 minutes later it was pouring rain!






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