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.