Eat locally in Vangvieng

#gooutside Ban Na Restaurant Ban Na Restaurant situated in a great location in Vangvieng city, alongside Mae Nam Xong, and the back comes with fantastic views of landscape. This restaurant is running by local business man who is young and knows what to invite most of the young local travelers and foreigners. They have a lot options from the local foods to international Food for all kind of customers which come for A peaceful atmosphere, amazing green views surrounding by Fantasties landscapes, rice fields and Nam Xong River Noted: In the weekend, advanced reservations needed. #foodie #staycation #naturelover #vangvieng

Hiking and tubing along Nam Song river

Tubing along the beautiful Nam Song River is one of Vang Vieng's most popular activities (besides climbing). Once you get at the riverbank, you may rent a rubber tube for a modest charge and float down the river, which is lined with cafes and places to stop along the route. You may even tube in front of a number of restaurants, avoiding the need to travel far and allowing you to spend the entire day floating around and taking in the spectacular yet quiet surroundings. #historicculture#beautifulsunsets#bestislandtraveltowns#naturalwonders#summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Laos Free & Easy | Triple City Tour, 9 Days 8 Nights Itinerary~

| Triple City Tour, 9 Days 8 Nights Itinerary~. I've finally arrived at the other side of the Anywhere Door - Laos! 🔶🔶🔶Laos seems to be the country with the least presence, known to me as one of the poorest countries in the world. However, I believe that every city has its unique scenery and cultural charm, worthy of exploration. 👣👣👣Itinerary: D1: Kunming--Mohan D2: Mohan--Boten--Vientiane D3: Vientiane (Wat Si Saket, That Luang, Patuxai, Mekong River Night Market) D4: Vientiane minivan--Vang Vieng (Blue Lagoon, Nam Song River Tubing, Vang Vieng Bar Street) D5: Vang Vieng--Luang Prabang (Mekong River Sunset, Night Market) D6: Luang Prabang (Morning Alms Giving, Morning Market, Kuang Si Falls) D7: Luang Prabang (Amantaka--Wat Xieng Thong--French Old Bridge) D8: Luang Prabang (Phou Si Hill, Royal Palace, Old Town Stroll) D9: Luang Prabang--Boten--Mohan--Xishuangbanna 🌟🌟🌟Must-do in Luang Prabang: The ancient city of Luang Prabang, with its thousand-year history, Kuang Si Falls, Mekong River Sunset, Monk Alms Giving, Old Town Stroll. You can also stay in the mountains, find a resort to relax for a few days (Amantaka, Rosewood, and other resorts)~ 🌟🌟🌟Must-experience in Vang Vieng: The pristine nature of Vang Vieng, if you like the outdoors, you can stay a few more days. Kayaking, tubing, cave exploration, hot air ballooning, and the lagoon are just some of the many activities available, and they are very cost-effective~ 🌟🌟🌟Must-see in Vientiane: The capital Vientiane, a hidden Buddhist realm. If you have time, you can go and see, mainly the Patuxai and a few temples. Vientiane also has overland access to Thailand's Lamang~ 🚝Transportation: The entire journey can be done by high-speed train. I took a minivan from Vientiane to Vang Vieng, which was picked up and dropped off at the hotel, making it more convenient.

Laos' Little Guilin, Vang Vieng

The city of Vang Vieng in Laos is known as Little Guilin, surrounded by karst mountains, with the Mekong River flowing through it, boasting the most beautiful lakeside sunsets in summer. Tour Recommendations You can rent a motorcycle to tour the city, with a daily rental fee of about 30 yuan. You can visit the main attraction of Vang Vieng, the Blue Lagoon, especially recommended is Blue Lagoon which is 15 kilometers from the city, about a ride of over an hour. The attraction is free of charge. On the way back, you can visit Pha Ngern View Point to watch the sunset, about 10 kilometers from the city. Free of charge Attraction Recommendations Nam Song River tubing, starting from the north side, following the river back to the city. Along the way, you can immerse yourself in the karst landscape. Midway, you can choose to hike, explore caves, and other activities. The cost of tubing within 5 kilometers is about 25 yuan per boat. Tubing combined with cave exploration takes half a day, costing around 50 yuan. Food Recommendations At night, be sure to visit the Vang Vieng night market, where there are many local specialties. Pig's trotter rice, pig's trotter noodles, sticky rice, Lao beer, barbecue, fried insects, and hand-tossed cakes. The average cost starts at 10 yuan per person. Accommodation: For convenience, it is recommended to stay in the city center, close to the night market, with convenient transportation. For a quiet stay, choose accommodation near the Nam Song River. Single rooms start at 80 yuan.

The 'Li River' of Laos - Nam Song River

Vang Vieng, a very small town in Laos, has become a hub for outdoor activities thanks to its karst topography that forms numerous small peaks, the 'Li River'-like Nam Song River, and the blue lagoons... Activities such as hot air ballooning, paragliding, cave tubing, kayaking, mountain biking, road go-karting, and blue lagoon diving have flourished, but the most attractive is still the Nam Song River. The houses along the Nam Song River, set against the backdrop of the karst landscape, are particularly charming. The river flows swiftly, often stirring up waves, but it is not deep, mostly covered with pebbles, making it very clear. Even without engaging in any activities, just drifting along is absolutely comfortable. However, it is best to avoid the midday sun.

Laos | Outdoor Paradise Vang Vieng

From Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng, I finally feel like I'm in Southeast Asia. ❤Reason for recommendation: Most travelers come to Vang Vieng for its beautiful mountains and waters and a wealth of outdoor activities. Hot air balloons, paragliding, go-karts, zip lines, cave exploration, diving, kayaking, tire drifting, no matter the age or gender, the love for fun will be released here. 👍Most recommended: The caves here are not overly developed and maintain their original state. The exploration of the caves is full of unknown adventures with only headlamps for lighting. 👍Most recommended: If you think the kayaking arranged by the travel agency is just a simple paddle and photo session, you're mistaken. This is a project that requires skill and physical strength, a real hour of hard rowing. 🌟Highlight: Diving requires courage. Standing on a 5-meter diving platform is indeed daunting, but bravely jumping down will win applause from the surrounding spectators.

Kayak to your deep HEART 🩵

#wheretogo Nam Song River is one of the famous river for kayaking & tubing activity in Vang Vieng, Laos 🇱🇦 The small river has a crystal clear water. The water flow is calm & peaceful and it is very suitable for kayaking. We can kayaking & at the same time admiring the beautiful nature scenery along the river 🥰 It takes about 60 minutes to 90 minutes to enjoy the entire kayaking journey in Nam Song river 🤗 Kayaking is easy, follow the water flows, enjoy the process & have fun 🤩 Try everything in our life to unlock our potential 🫶🫶🫶 Attraction: Kayaking at Nam Song River, Vang Vieng, Laos 🇱🇦 #kayaking #namsongriver #laos

🦀VANGVIENG🦀

The Nam Song River is a small river flowing through the town of Vang Vieng. Anyone who has traveled around South East Asia must have heard about the infamous tubing on the Nam Song River, an activity that long-dominated the town and its visitors. Overall, Nam Song has dozens of exciting and enjoyable activities where visitors can sink deeply in a tube with a few cold beers, try kayaking with families and friends or just simply enjoy the picturesque scenery of the magnificient sunset from the river bank. #vangvieng

Laos, Luang Prabang and Northern Thailand, 13-day self-driving tour.

Chengdu to Kunming on the first day, live in the urban area at night Mohan on the second day, after breakfast, drive to the beautiful Mohan Port in Xishuangbanna, all the way across the mountains, green hills, blue sky and white clouds, it is refreshing and pleasing to the eye. After arriving at Mohan Port, check into the hotel, apply for a health certificate, exchange currency, phone cards, etc. On the third day, Luang Prabang, after breakfast, go to Mohan Port for customs clearance, and then go to Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang has a history of more than a thousand years and was once the ancient capital of many dynasties in Laos. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. Affected by French colonial culture, a large number of French-style buildings were left in Luang Prabang, especially French-style buildings with beautiful scenery on both sides of the Mekong River. Bars and coffee bars are lively. Extraordinary, it is a famous tourist attraction in Laos. Dinner is arranged for all riders to enjoy Laos small hot pot on the banks of the Mekong River. On the fourth day, one-day tour, visit the unique scenery of Luang Prabang in the morning. There are many monks and pagodas in Luang Prabang temples. The team, the yellow cassocks and the ancient bowls, set off the religious devotion of the monks in the hazy morning light. After breakfast, climb Mount Phousi to see the panorama of Luang Prabang. Then visit the Lao National Museum. There are relics of the Lancang Kingdom and many national-level cultural relics hidden here. The palace is resplendent and magnificent, and the interior decoration is elegant and luxurious. After that, visit Xiangtong Temple, which is listed as a famous temple in Southeast Asia. In the afternoon, go to Daguanxi Waterfall, take a leisurely swim in the crystal clear natural waterfall, feel it carefully, or bring a swimsuit to experience the wild fun of forest diving. For dinner, take care of the special food on the banks of the Mekong River, visit the national costumes at the Luang Prabang night market, and taste the spring-flavored Lao coffee to spend a wonderful night. On the fifth day, Vang Vieng, head to Vang Vieng, the "City of Freedom" in the morning. Vang Vieng is a simple and original mountain city. The Nansong River surrounds Vang Vieng. The beautiful peaks of karst landform embrace the whole city, just like the scenery of Guilin in China. After arriving in Vang Vieng for lunch, go to Tanjiang Karst Cave and Blue Mountain Lake to visit and play. Please bring your swimsuits. Teammates can swim in the Blue Mountain Lake, swing on the lake, and dive into the trees. If you have enough time to play slowly, you can have a snack by the lake, and then return to the hotel for free activities; you can drive along the beautiful Nansong River and enjoy the sunset scenery of the Nansong River. Taste authentic Vang Vieng delicacies for dinner on your own, and visit Vang Vieng Night Market, Food Street, and enthusiastic Lao bars at night! On the sixth day, Xayaburi, sleep until you wake up naturally in the beautiful mountains and rivers of Vang Vieng, or run along the beautiful Nam Song River in the morning, and the leisurely day begins again. After breakfast, free activities, there are many activities in Nansong River: 1. Rent a mountain bike for an idyllic cross-country ride 2. Take a hot air balloon to enjoy the panoramic view of Vang Vieng and the beautiful scenery of Nam Song River; 3. Come to an exciting kayaking competition; 4. Leisurely tire drifting is also a popular way of playing for many people; 5. Find a guide to explore those undeveloped caves; 6. Motorcycle riding is definitely the favorite time for couples After gathering in the afternoon, drive to Xayaburi Province, and enjoy the original Lao scenery that few tourists visit along the way. On the seventh day, go to Loei, after breakfast, drive to Loei, Thailand, enjoy the original scenery of Laos along the way, and experience the fun of self-driving. After lunch, go through vehicle procedures and personnel entry and exit procedures. After entering Thailand, go to the hospital for a physical examination, and then go to the Ministry of Communications to study and receive a temporary Thai driver's license. After dinner, enjoy an exotic romantic night. On the eighth day, Sukhothai, head to Sukhothai, a world cultural heritage site built in the 13th century (equivalent to the Yuan Dynasty in China) in the morning. Its status in the history of Thailand is equivalent to Chang'an, the ancient capital of China. This is the place where Thai culture was born and grew up. It means "the dawn of happiness". It is the story of the first truly independent dynasty in Thailand - the Sukhothai Dynasty. All. After arriving, visit the Sukhothai Historical and Cultural Park, shuttle among the ancient pagodas and temples, and imagine the splendor of the powerful Sukhothai Dynasty. On the ninth day, Chiang Mai, after breakfast, head to Chiang Mai, the second largest city in Thailand known as the "Northern Rose". After arriving, visit Shuanglong Temple. Shuanglong Temple is a famous Buddhist summer resort in Thailand. Walk up to this temple built in 1383 by the white elephant and built by the royal family. Walking through 300 steps to this temple built during the Ming Dynasty in China, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the small city of Chiang Mai and the golden stupa in the temple. In the evening, enjoy Thai "king-level" food, watch traditional Thai dances, and then go to the Chiang Mai Night Market on Changkang Road to shop for treasures. There are many vendors here, and it is the most lively place in Chiang Mai. The local specialties and handicrafts of Chiang Mai are also sold. On the tenth day, one-day tour, after breakfast, go to the elephant camp to visit the elephant training and working conditions, and watch the wonderful elephant performance. You can also ride an elephant to the endangered long-necked village at your own expense. The unique aesthetics and the rustic village are also a special scenery. Visit the handicraft village to visit the famous local handicrafts. After the tour, return to the hotel to rest. On the eleventh day, Chiang Mai Songkran Festival, participate in the Songkran carnival all day. Put on cool clothes, prepare a waterproof bag, step on the water gun, and go to the streets of Chiang Mai Start our Songkran Carnival tour today. Songkran is the grandest festival in Southeast Asia, and you will be able to experience many local customs: Buddha exposure, float parade, water-splashing carnival... It's a real, whole-hearted, unrequited carnival trip! Remember to put your camera and wallet in a waterproof bag! Day 12 - Golden Triangle, leave Chiang Mai in the morning and drive to Chiang Rai, the most northern part of Thailand, which is famous for the Golden Triangle. Pass by Manisin Hot Spring for a short rest, where you can enjoy hot spring boiled eggs and hot spring baths to relieve the rush. fatigue. After arriving in Chiang Rai, we will have lunch, then visit the Black Temple and Longkun Art Temple. This unique white temple was designed and built by Thailand's chief artist as a gift to Queen Shijili. The appearance of the temple is decorated with mirror glass. At the same time, a large number of mythical animals in Theravada Buddhism were carved. Then go to the mysterious Golden Triangle area to visit the Golden Triangle Buddha and the Golden Triangle Arch. The long-known "Golden Triangle" is located on the old border between Myanmar and Thailand, and it is no longer the troubled place that was full of gunpowder and smoke. Standing here, you can see the Three Kingdoms at a glance. On the thirteenth day, Mohan, follow the Mekong River at sunrise and arrive at the Chiang Khong Port in Thailand. After customs clearance, enter Laos Huixay, then drive along Kunman Avenue all the way, go to Boten for entry and exit procedures, and end the trip. Each set foot on the way home.

Laos "Little Guilin" | Wanrong Travel Guide

Laos - the most convenient neighboring country to reach by land, this country is poor and backward, but people are content with the status quo, attracting global tourists with its original scenery and leisurely small towns. Among them, the tourist town of Wanrong not only shares the same name as a county town in China, but also has scenery similar to Guilin in Guangxi, with familiar karst landforms. The difference is that it maintains its original flavor to a great extent, and even with tourists from all over the world, there is no obvious commercial taste. From high-end resorts to cheap youth hostels, different consumer groups can enjoy themselves here. Perhaps it is related to the gameplay. The local outdoor organizations are very professional, and all daytime activities are held outdoors, allowing you to get close to nature and mountains. There are different combinations for different players, and even beginners can have fun and return satisfied. And at night, it's a time for free relaxation, your own time, just like the pace of life in this country. Lying flat is the correct way to open up, and besides, Wanyuan is more like a countryside, but it will cater to the needs of tourists and provide travel convenience and comfort as much as possible. TIPS: Best travel months: December to February Transportation: high-speed train, self-driving, private shuttle bus ⛺[Recommended Activities]: 1. Hot air balloon sightseeing: Sunrise and sunset are the best time periods. The hot air balloons here are very safe and feel like toys. They fly slowly and low, and you can even greet people below clearly. 2. Passionate Go-Karting: The beautiful scenery of Wanrong is distributed in the countryside, on rugged rural roads, making it the perfect place to drive go-karts. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way and experience the excitement of bumps and thrills. 3. Kayaking: The shallow and gentle Nan Song River in winter is especially suitable for this activity. Kayaking downstream requires almost no effort, as long as you maintain balance, you can enjoy the joy of this sport. 4. Tire drifting: All you need is a tire, drifting downstream from upstream. Europeans and Americans enjoy it the most, drifting while drinking Lao beer, carefree and happy. 5. Blue Sinkhole and Cave: The cave in Wanrong is not as beautiful as those in Guangxi, but it is unique; the water in the cave flows out and forms a pool, clear and blue, called the Blue Sinkhole. Laotians have added recreational facilities such as diving platforms, swings, and tree houses. The surrounding environment is excellent, perfect for playing fancy diving and enjoying nature. 6. Hiking to watch the sunset: The small mountain is suitable for climbing, with only a small fee charged. There is a simple observation pavilion set up at the top, as well as props for taking photos. It's not just about how beautiful the scenery is, but the atmosphere of a small United Nations is what makes it interesting. 7. Leisure by the Nan Song River: After a tiring day of playing, the Nan Song River at night is the best place to rest. Enjoy the cool breeze, savor Laotian cuisine, release Kongming lanterns, and indulge in romance. Some dining tables are even placed in the water, adding a touch of creativity. Above, you can explore on your own or join a local tour with a small United Nations-style approach. The key is to let go and knowing how to swim is also important. 🏨[Accommodation Guide]: Riverside scenic hotel, rice field hotel across the river, in short, if you have requirements for accommodation, location is the most important. 🧡[Other reminders]: 1) All the needs for travel can be met at the inn where you stay, including joining a tour, booking a bus to the next destination, renting a car, etc., without the need to avoid traps like in China. 2) If you go in January, you may also encounter the Lao New Year. There will be plenty of handsome guys and beautiful girls at the event, showcasing ethnic costumes. It's just a bit hot during the day.

Laos travel spend the happiest time in Vang Vieng in Laos, it is estimated that the rafting on the Nam Song River, the overall time is almost half an hour, the river is very gentle, not as terrible as you think. This summer is just the best time to get wet together.