This photo journal, part 2 of the 3 part Van Vieng series, features the range of accommodations & bars in this backpacker town. I was also able to find one nice temple ;o)
Vang Vieng has become (for better or worse) the backpacker's pit stop in Laos. Indeed, for many young people, Vang Vieng is the highlight of their trip to Laos. The town’s predominant ambiance is one of lethargy by day, & debauchery by night. You will see young tourists sprawled out in pillow-filled TV cafes watching re-runs of Friends episodes
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Da bank, with ATM.
Note that there's a Western Union agency so the kids can get money...
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Da barber shop, alfresco
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The infamous airstrip "Lima Site 6",
is one of the main features of the town. The long mostly unused runway, which...
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The old airstrip is now used
for occasional concerts & events.
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Da bus station
is also the tuk tuk & songthaew station.
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One driver catching a nap
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The pretty gate to "Wat Kang"
There are a number of 16th & 17th century monasteries in town, the most...
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The lovely sim & stupa
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Side view
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The main temple?
One of the monks was my 'escort' ;o)
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Colorful murals
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Several stupas
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The main temple?
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Naga staircase
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I think this was on the same property?
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The drum tower
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An old structure + the stupa
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Entrance guardians?
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School kids, lunch time
There must have been a school near the temple?
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A gaggle of girls.
They seem to keep them separate? The first bunch was mostly boys.
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