Vang Vieng Resort

Vang Vieng


This park-like compound, opposite Tham Jang, sits in a peaceful spot by the river. Given its unique location off the main drag, a few kilometres north of 'downtown' Vang Vieng, it's a shame about the musty, aged, overpriced bungalows.


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Nearby Vang Vieng attractions

1. Tham Jang

0.05 MILES

The most famous of the caves around Vang Vieng, Tham Jang was used as a bunker to defend against marauding jęen hór (Yunnanese Chinese) in the early 19th…

2. Tham Sang

3.49 MILES

Tham Sang, located a few kilometres north of Vang Vieng, is a small cavern containing Buddha images and a Buddha footprint, plus the (vaguely) elephant…

3. Tham Nam

3.56 MILES

Tham Nam is the highlight of the cluster of caves north of Vang Vieng. The cave is about 500m long and a tributary of the Nam Song flows out of its low…

4. Tham Loup

3.74 MILES

Tham Loup, located a few kilometres north of Vang Vieng, is a large and delightfully untouched cavern with some impressive stalactites.

5. Tham Hoi

3.76 MILES

Located around 13km north of Vang Vieng, the entrance to Tham Hoi is guarded by a large Buddha figure; reportedly the cave continues about 3km into the…

6. Wat Si Vieng Song

4.18 MILES

Located at the northern end of town, Wat Si Vieng Song is an active Buddhist temple.

7. Wat Kang

4.36 MILES

A Buddhist temple in Vang Vieng.

8. Wat Si Suman

4.79 MILES

One of a handful of Buddhist temples in Vang Vieng.