Vangvieng is a city in norther Laos, halfway between Luang Prabang and Vientiane. It seems to attract especially backpackers. There are a couple of interesting caves near Vangvieng. Tubing and kayaking on the Nam Song river is very popular. It is a nice relaxing little town.
Limestone rock formation along the Nam Song river. (825k) Small Buddhist shrine. Many houses had these little shrines near their entrance. (992k) Vangvieng and the Nam Song river. (762k) Nam Song river in the evening with a balloon overhead. (576k) Bamboo bridge over the Nam Song river. (778k) Setting up a picnic on the Nam Song river. (825k) Boats on the Nam Song river at sunset. (774k) Tubing on the Nam Song river. (982k) Tubing and ballooning on the Nam Song river. (631k) Vangvieng at night. (642k) Sunset over Vangvieng. (501k)
Tham Chang Cave
Stairs to the Tham Chang Cave. (1.5M) Interior of the Tham Chang Cave. (667k) Colorful stalactites and stalagmites in the Tham Chang Cave. (669k) Stalactites and stalagmites in the Tham Chang Cave. (727k) Stalactites and stalagmites in the Tham Chang Cave. (780k) Colorful limestone formations in the Tham Chang Cave. (653k)
Tham Phu Kham Cave
Trail to the Tham Phu Kham Cave. (1108k) Some idiot had thrown the Buddha statue from its pedestal into the cave because he didn't believe in Buddhism. They caught him and he is in jail. (605k)
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