Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng (Lao: ວັງວຽງ, pronounced [wáŋ wía̯ŋ]) is a town in the Vientiane Province in Laos. It is popular with tourists, specifically backpackers, seeking adventure sports as well as its karst topography. It is on the Nam Song River, 130km north of Vientiane (2 hours by car or bus).
Vang Vieng
ວັງວຽງ | |
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Vang Vieng viewed from a hot air balloon | |
Vang Vieng Location in Laos | |
| Coordinates: 18°55′36″N 102°26′58″E | |
| Country | Laos |
| Province | Vientiane Province |
| Population | |
| • Total | 25,000 |
| • Religions | Buddhism |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
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