Things to do in Vientiane Province
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Kangaroo Sunset Bar
This Australian-run place is a decent sunset and evening drinking hole (it does have the coldest Beerlao in town), and the Lao, Thai and fusion-ish food is very edible indeed. The garlic bread and prawn rolls are delicious.
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Tham Phu Kham
- Vang Vieng, Laos
- Sights › Cave
The vast Tham Phu Kham is considered sacred by Lao and is popular largely due to the lagoon in the cave. The beautiful green-blue waters are perfect for a dip after the stiff climb. The main cave chamber contains a Thai bronze reclining Buddha, and from here deeper galleries branch off into the mountain. To get here, come along a scenic but unpaved road to the village of Ban Na Thong. From Ban Na Thong follow the signs towards the cliff and a stiff 200m climb through scrub forest.
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Tham Nam
- Vang Vieng, Laos
- Sights › Cave
About 400m south of Tham Hoi, along a well-used path, is the highlight of this trip, Tham Nam. The cave is about 500m long and a tributary of the Nam Song flows out of its low entrance. In the dry season you can wade into the cave, but when the water is higher you need to take a tube from the friendly woman near the entrance; the tube and headlamp are included in the entrance fee. Dragging yourself through the tunnel on the fixed rope is fun.
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Nokeo
Nokeo is one of the last remnants of the old Vang Vieng. There are no bells or whistles, but it’s been around for years because it serves consistently good Lao food at prices low enough that locals can afford to eat here. The succulent ping paa is excellent, as are the various làap and curries. It’s the most Lao place to eat in Vang Vieng.
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Tham Loup & Tham Hoi
From Tham Sang a signed path takes you 1km northwest through rice fields to the entrances of Tham Loup & Tham Hoi. The entrance to Tham Hoi is guarded by a large Buddha figure; reportedly the cave continues about 3km into the limestone and an underground lake. Tham Loup is a large and delightfully untouched cavern with some impressive stalactites.
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Xayoh Restaurant
The typically international menu has a heavy Italian influence; pizzas (US$2.50) and pastas (US$1.20) mix with burgers (US$1.80) and a pretty good caramel flan (US$0.80). The riverside patio is quite romantic by night and also has several sun loungers. The same menu is available at Xayoh Café, located on Th Luang Prabang.
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Tham Sang
- Vang Vieng, Laos
- Sights › Cave
Tham Sang which means ‘Elephant Cave’, is a small cavern containing a few Buddha images and a Buddha ‘footprint’, plus the (vaguely) elephant-shaped stalactite that gives the cave its name. It’s best visited in the morning when light enters the cave.
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Tham Jang
- Vang Vieng, Laos
- Sights › Cave
The most famous of the caves, Tham Jang, was used as a bunker in defence against marauding jįin háw (Yunnanese Chinese) in the early 19th century ( jąng means ‘steadfast’). Stairs lead up to the main cavern entrance.
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Tham Hoi
From Tham Sang a signed path takes you 1km northwest through rice fields to the entrance of Tham Hoi. The entrance to Tham Hoi is guarded by a large Buddha figure; reportedly the cave continues about 3km into the limestone and an underground lake.
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Luang Prabang Bakery
This long-running bakery serves good breakfasts, pastries and strong coffee, but the pizzas (US$5.50 to US$6.50) and other meals can be a bit pricey.
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Aysha Indian
Aysha Indian offers something a bit different with its riverside balcony location and mix of Pakistani, Indian and Lao dishes.
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Erawan Restaurant
The good Asian and European food, lovely owner and chilled ambience refreshingly free of TVs makes Erawan a perennial favourite. Recommended.
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Green Discovery
Green Discovery is the biggest and most reliable operator which offers trekking, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing and caving. Recommended.
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Nisha
Tiny Indian restaurant Nisha lacks atmosphere but the food is reliable and popular, especially with vegetarians.
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Jaidee’s
In town, Jaidee’s has consistently good music and Supermao (ask him). Jaidee maintains an upbeat vibe.
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Sakura
Sakura has regular DJs and is the best place to dance, though few people seem to bother.
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Nazim
A few metres south of Indian restaraunt Nisha is another branch of the empire Nazim.
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LV Natural Tours
Good-value kayaking and trekking. Vone (a guide) gets good feedback.
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