N from Vientiane, about a few
hours by car, there is a place like Guilin, China, many beautiful
limestone mountains. The village is laid on a river and it used
to be a very quiet place. It attracted many travelers and it
became the biggest backpackers resort. |
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But beautiful scenery is still
same as before. |
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A few bamboo made bridges are
crossing over the river. They look like even small flood will
destroy them. |
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Town market. From here communal
trucks leave to Vientiane. |
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Just after crossing a bridge,
there is a sign saying"Sun Bath Center" I did not see
anybody here, but I think some foreigners stay here to have sun
tan. |
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Also just after crossing
a bridge, there are many signs directing to caves near by. They
are lime stone caves. You need lights with you. Also tours are
organized. |
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Many people, living in villages
in the other side of the river, take tractor samlor. They will
take you to caves. |
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One of the features in Vang Vieng
is going down a river in a tube. |
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Looking beautiful scenery, you
are going down the river with the speed of 1km/hr. |
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Tubes going down the river.
Tubes cost 5000kip($05)/day,
very cheap but you have to take a truck to go to the starting
points with more money. The points are 2km, 3km, 4km, etc. Don't
be so greedy. From 4km point needs 4 hours. You have to start
from at least 11:00, After 15:00, it gets very cold. |
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