BLUE LAGOON 1

Travelers in Vang Vieng have long practiced hurling themselves into this small turquoise lake set in a verdant woodland just outside town. There are several options for doing so, including from the lake’s shore, tree platforms, a waterslide, or a rope swing. What are your plans following that? Not much; lie in the sun with dozens of other travelers, relax in the lake, or zip line through the trees for something a little more thrilling.

Blue Lagoon 1

BLUE LAGOON 2,3

Blue Lagoons 2 and 3 are slightly less busy than Blue Lagoon 1 – not to mention a longer and bumpier tuk-tuk journey from town – and offer a slightly quieter option to its more famous counterpart. Nonetheless, there are numerous zip lines, slides, and swings to get you into the water.

THAM CHANG CAVE

These tranquil caves, honeycombing a hill not far from the Blue Lagoons, are reached through a difficult forest trail. To get the most out of the dazzling Buddha statue set against flowstone walls, towering stalactites, and glassy clear pools supplied by softly trickling water, arrive early before the tour groups arrive.

THAM NAM WATER CAVE

Tubing, caving, and lagoon swimming are three of Vang Vieng’s most popular activities. The lagoon is a sluggish river that flows through beautiful jungle before plunging into the mountains and flowing through pitch-black tunnels. You can’t get lost because there are ropes to pull you through and the whoops of countless trekkers to follow, plus the water is only waist-deep. You may spend all day at this cave because it has river-water swimming pools, ziplines, and restaurants in addition to the caves.

Tham Nam (Water cave) (Vang Vieng, Lào) - Đánh giá - Tripadvisor

WAT THAT TEMPLE

Similar to Thailand, where temples play an important role in people’s lives, Laos is a Theravada Buddhist country. On a daily basis, you’ll see monks leaving the prayer halls to beg for alms and locals visiting the Buddha’s feet to pray. Vang Vieng’s wats, which all come from the twentieth century, are not as visually striking as those in Luang Prabang because it is a small rural village. They’re magnificent to see, especially Wat That in Vang Vieng’s town center, which is the city’s largest.

Wat That Temple, Vang Vieng. Laos. | Stock image | Colourbox

NAM XAY VIEWPOINT

If you ask people in Vang Vieng where the best viewpoint is, they will give you a variety of answers: Another beautiful spot to see Vang Vieng from above is the Nam Xay viewpoint. Nam Xay is a much simpler and shorter trek than Phangern, taking only 20-25 minutes to reach the summit. You’ll be rewarded with 360-degree views once you reach the summit. Though the hike begins on paved ground, you will eventually have to crawl up pebbles and rocks on all fours. The walk might be muddy and slippery, so be careful where you tread.

Nam Xay Viewpoint

KAENG NYUI WATERFALL

Kaeng Nyui can be a trickle during the dry summer months, but after rains, it expands into a cascade, descending from lush slopes into a rushing mountain river. Only a jungle track leads to this location, which passes over a rickety rope bridge and gets exceedingly treacherous in wet weather. As a result, don’t leave the house without your practical shoes. Vang Vieng is only about 10 kilometers (6 miles) away from the trailhead. Avoid the crowds by arriving early in the day.

Kaeng Nyui Waterfall

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