Vangviang
in Vientiane Province, Laos

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
18.924 and 102.448 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 18° 55' 24" and E 102° 26' 52"
Currency and Currency Code:
Kip - LAK
Spoken languages:
Lao, French, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:34 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
UTC/GMT offset: 7 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:18 am and 5:31 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-15.365 and -75.162 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
San Juan de Marcona
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Laos in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Laos.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Laos. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Vangviang

Vangviang in Vientiane Province with it's 25,000 habitants is a city located in Laos about 3,206 mi (or 5,159 km) east of Jamkhaneh, the country's capital town.

Current time in Vangviang is now 07:34 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Vientiane with an UTC offset of 7 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Vangviang. The closest airport in Laos is Sayaboury Airport in a distance of 51 mi (or 83 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Laos is Town of Luang Prabang in a distance of 70 mi (or 112 km), North. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Muang Kasi, Muang Phon-Hong, Sainyabuli, Ban Xiang-Ngeun and Sangkhom. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 18% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 18th of November 2024

22°C (71 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

29°C (84 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

GREEN PARK BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Address
0,7 mi
12 KHOUVIENG ROAD BAN NONGCHANH PO BOX 9698
1003 Vientiane
Laos

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Laos Vang Vieng Challenge (Zipline, Waterfall) GoPro 2014

Published: November 04, 2014
Length: 37:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GreenDiscoveryLaos

THE PROPER WAY TO GET HIGH IN VANG VIENG!! Green Discovery has developed sheer amazing place of adventure in Vang Vieng! Our team has spent a lot of resources, time and inspiration in to...


Explore Vang Vieng Cheaply!

Published: March 22, 2015
Length: 23:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GonsLab

How to get the most out of your visit to Vang Vieng, Laos. Instead of buying the package tours, explore on your own! Follow along on our journey: travel.gonslab.com.


Super Topsky DLG Climbs thermal to 400m at Vang Vieng

Published: February 09, 2015
Length: 28:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nickgeomap

The repaired Super Topsky II is back in the air hunting thermals. The dry rice fields between the spectacular Karst limestone cliffs of Vang Vieng in Laos produce some awesome clear air thermals....


Lao - Vang Vieng วังเวียง

Published: May 20, 2014
Length: 27:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MyTumman

ทริปเวียงจัน-วังเวียง พค.2554 (05/2010)


Children Fetching Water in Vang Vieng, Laos

Published: March 30, 2013
Length: 21:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Darly J

http://saodarly.com After visiting Keo Water Mine Cave in Vang Vieng, Laos, we ran into a group of boys on their way back from fetching water during lunch hour. The were quite interested in...


Highlights Vang Vieng Laos april 2013

Published: September 28, 2013
Length: 53:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: fluers1

Highlights Vang Vieng Laos april 2013.


Walking in Vang Vieng Laos

Published: February 25, 2012
Length: 22:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Darly J

http://saodarly.com Vang Vieng Laos.


กระโดดน้ำที่ Blue Lagoon, Vang Vieng

Published: October 01, 2014
Length: 07:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Phulit Sittisak

มีของเล่นจากธรรมาชาติให้ น้ำลึกมาก มีห่วงยางให้เช่า ค่าเข้า 10000 กีบ...


Vang Vieng Middle Island

Published: February 26, 2012
Length: 17:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Darly J

http://saodarly.com Bucket Bar Vang Vieng Laos.


Vang Vieng Tubing Rental

Published: February 26, 2012
Length: 14:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Darly J

http://saodarly.com Tubing in Vang Vieng Laos.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng is a tourism-oriented town in Laos, located in Vientiane Province about four hours bus ride north of the capital. The town lies on the Nam Song river. The most notable feature of the area is the karst hill landscape surrounding the town.

Located at 18.9333, 102.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Vientiane Province


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Viangviang, Muang Vangviang, Vang Vieng, Vangviang, Ванг Вьенг