Vang Vieng, a small town located to the north of Vientiane capital, is a area of a dreamlike landscape filled with majestic limestone mountains and scenic views with the river splitting the town in two. In the vicinity are networks of caves that hide within the mountain range.

Vang Vieng is a well-developed tourism destination with many accommodations to offer, as well as multiple outside activities such as kayaking and rock climbing. Some villages and other cultural destinations are available within the area.