{"id":11289,"date":"2015-05-22T01:46:31","date_gmt":"2015-05-22T07:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/?p=11289"},"modified":"2016-01-04T05:01:39","modified_gmt":"2016-01-04T05:01:39","slug":"vang-vieng-escape-3-days-2-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/vang-vieng-escape-3-days-2-nights\/","title":{"rendered":"Vang Vieng Escape (3 Days \/ 2 Nights)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once known chiefly for its raucous backpacker scene, the pretty town of Vang Vieng is now coming into its own as a haven for rest and recreation. In addition to the traveller, families and other tourists are using the Nam Song River that flows through the town for kayaking and boat trips.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the gorgeous limestone karst dotted countryside surrounding the town is witnessing increasing traffic from mountain bikers, motorbike riders, rock climbers and spelunkers. 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