Vang Vieng is a town, 160 kms in the Vientiane Province, Loas, set 130 kms away from Vientian Capital and 180 kms to Luang Prabang.  Vang Vieng is gaiining more popular among backpacker tourists.   One main street features guest houses, bars, restaurants, internet cafes, and tour agencies.

Attractions of the town include inner tubing and kayaking on the Nam Song River, which, until 2012, was lined with bars selling Beer Lao and Lao-Lao, and equipped with rope swings, zip lines, swimming and diving into blue lagoon, and large decks for socializing.

There are many caves as its karst topography such as Jang, Pha Puek, Phu Kham, Pha Chao and Chang Caves. Old temples  include Wat That, Wat Kang, Wat Huaphan, Wat Si Suman and Wang Dongphen.