Idyllic Vang Vieng is nestled on the banks of the Nam Song river, in central Laos. Three hours north of Vientiane and 6 hours south of Luang Prabang, it makes for a a perfect rest stop between the two major towns of Laos. A stay in Vang Vieng rewards the visitor with stunning mountain scenery and access to fascinating hilltribe villages. Accommodation in this sleepy town is riverside, offering sublime morning and evening views.