Vieng Xai Cave City
Vieng Xai Cave City
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DanmarkPower
Hanoi, Vietnam43 bidrag
mai 2024 • Venner
The caves themselves are really great. Both interesting as historical and natural sites. I had low expectations for the audiotour but it was both informative and enjoyable. I recommend listening to it.
My main problem was with the actual tour guide who rushed us a lot. There was no time to listen to the audiotour and sometimes we would already have rushed past #14 while I was listening to tour track #13 from earlier. A few of the caves were skipped as well. I get that he finds visiting the same caves time after time a bit boring but still, it is his job and it was what we had paid for.
At one point he tried to have us skip a third cave but finally agreed to wait while we went up by ourselves. The path up is a bit steep and I imagine he did not want to exert himself. We both thought that it was the nicest cave. #16 on the audio tour.
Conclusion: great caves but make sure that your guide does not skip too many of the caves or speedrun the itinerary.
My main problem was with the actual tour guide who rushed us a lot. There was no time to listen to the audiotour and sometimes we would already have rushed past #14 while I was listening to tour track #13 from earlier. A few of the caves were skipped as well. I get that he finds visiting the same caves time after time a bit boring but still, it is his job and it was what we had paid for.
At one point he tried to have us skip a third cave but finally agreed to wait while we went up by ourselves. The path up is a bit steep and I imagine he did not want to exert himself. We both thought that it was the nicest cave. #16 on the audio tour.
Conclusion: great caves but make sure that your guide does not skip too many of the caves or speedrun the itinerary.
Skrevet 2. mai 2024
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Annabel V
12 bidrag
jan. 2024 • Venner
Terrific tour, really fascinating. Audio guide and actual guide worked well together. Learned so much and the caves were amazing
Skrevet 12. januar 2024
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beanvoyage
Madison, WI41 bidrag
des. 2023 • Par
Visiting this cave complex is definitely worth making the effort for. It's about a 1-hour, very scenic drive from Sam Neua.
The guided tour includes an audio tour that is very well made and interesting, with many first-hand accounts. The tour guide made the whole 3 hours seamless by making sure we were at each of the 18 points at the right time to go with the audio tour, as well as unlocking and turning on lights ahead of us as we went.
The caves are spread among a few different karst formations, so we had to drive between them at a few points. If you don't come by car, you can rent a bike.
The whole experience exceeded our expectations.
The guided tour includes an audio tour that is very well made and interesting, with many first-hand accounts. The tour guide made the whole 3 hours seamless by making sure we were at each of the 18 points at the right time to go with the audio tour, as well as unlocking and turning on lights ahead of us as we went.
The caves are spread among a few different karst formations, so we had to drive between them at a few points. If you don't come by car, you can rent a bike.
The whole experience exceeded our expectations.
Skrevet 24. desember 2023
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Sophie W
5 bidrag
aug. 2023 • Familie
The drive (or reasonable cycle) from Sam Neua is lovely, a small winding road through 'woodland' and karst scenary. The caves are a silent echo of the past. Take the headphones and struggle through trying to get them to play - its worth listening to the history. Do not arrive at lunch time since everything is closed. You need your phone torch since much is in the dark. It was a 7 hour drive from Xienkhouang - I would not have done it if I were not going to Phouey, but flying in and out is probably worth it.
Skrevet 10. september 2023
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Rosie F
1 bidrag
aug. 2019 • Venner
A very interesting tour and definitely a very important part of history that shouldn't ever be forgotten. We rented the bikes which was really good and the audio tour was very informative. Can anyone help? In the last cave we visited at the end we saw the stage that was the theatre/film screening area. I wrote down the name of the film that was played there each week as I thought it would be really interesting to see but cannot find it anyone. Can anyone remember or knows what the name of it was? Thanks
Skrevet 13. juli 2020
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BenRosie
15 bidrag
mai 2019 • Par
Part of the intrigue of this place is in the adventure getting there. We took an 11 seater plane from Vientiane to Sam Neua with Laos Skyway which leaves every morning at 8am. Best to ask someone with a Laos sim or your hotel to book as you cannot through their website.
We stayed in Sam Neua and hired a motorbike to get to the caves. No wing mirrors or speedometer but at least the fuel gauge worked! It’s a beautiful scenic drive up around mountains and on sweeping roads.
Once you’re their, the audio tour is excellent and the caves are well preserved. It’s amazing what happened here and it’s worth a trip to see just how resourceful the Laos people were.
We stayed in Sam Neua and hired a motorbike to get to the caves. No wing mirrors or speedometer but at least the fuel gauge worked! It’s a beautiful scenic drive up around mountains and on sweeping roads.
Once you’re their, the audio tour is excellent and the caves are well preserved. It’s amazing what happened here and it’s worth a trip to see just how resourceful the Laos people were.
Skrevet 5. mai 2019
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Stu L
Chiang Mai, Thailand11 bidrag
des. 2018 • Par
This cave tour stretched my ability to empathize. Imagine living underground - I mean going to school, hospital, work, etc - in caves for 9 years to protect yourself from US bombing raids.
Make sure you take the audio tour: a first class well produced audio journey which conjures up very graphic images in your mind.
And speak to Mr Si Pan, the director of the museum if you get a chance. Fascinating (and horrific) personal experiences.
This alone made it worth the very challenging ride to reach here.
Make sure you take the audio tour: a first class well produced audio journey which conjures up very graphic images in your mind.
And speak to Mr Si Pan, the director of the museum if you get a chance. Fascinating (and horrific) personal experiences.
This alone made it worth the very challenging ride to reach here.
Skrevet 14. januar 2019
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calfette
Las Cruces, NM25 bidrag
okt. 2017 • Venner
We had a fascinating tour of the caves. Stayed overnight in Sam Neua having arrived on the bus late the night before from Luang Prabang. So we missed the early morning tour and ended up doing the 1:00 tour.
We needed to grab a bite and found this lovely place. Curry dishes were well prepared. The owner also spoke English. His place is small and easily missed. Sabadee.
Do rent bikes. Gives you more time in the caves.
We needed to grab a bite and found this lovely place. Curry dishes were well prepared. The owner also spoke English. His place is small and easily missed. Sabadee.
Do rent bikes. Gives you more time in the caves.
Skrevet 4. oktober 2017
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Katie H
Toronto, Canada87 bidrag
sep. 2017 • Alene
Vieng Xay seems to be completely off the tourist path which is such a shame considering the rich history and stunning landscape. The town is small, but spread out, and surrounded by limestone peaks and cliffs that have hundreds of caves. 7 caves are open to the public and a guide will take you around, accompanied by a very informative audio guide. My guide spoke great English, answered all my questions, and we were able to take things slowly since I had a motorbike to get between sites. Tours run at 9AM and 1PM unless you want to pay more for a tour off the regular time. Highly recommend for people wanting to learn even more about the Secret War and how Laotians continued their lives and war while living in caves for 9 years.
Skrevet 27. september 2017
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Reiseschlumpf11
298 bidrag
jul. 2017 • Par
Sehr interessante Führung durch die Höhlen des Vietnamkriegs. Es ist sehr beklemmend und traurig die Geschichte dazu zu hören und Zeitzeugen aussagen zu hören.
Dennoch ist es sehr interessant und informativ.
Ein Besuch lohnt sich.
Dennoch ist es sehr interessant und informativ.
Ein Besuch lohnt sich.
Skrevet 8. juli 2017
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Can anyone help? In the last cave we visited at the end we saw the stage that was the theatre/film screening area. I wrote down the name of the film that was played there each week as I thought it would be really interesting to see but cannot find it anymore. Can anyone remember or knows what the name of it was? Thanks
Skrevet 15. juli 2020
Does anyone know whether the caves will be open during Lao New Year? I can’t seem to find any contact information for the tourist office.
Skrevet 9. april 2018
I keep seeing you need a guide to visit the caves but also that you need a bike to get around as they're so far apart so I don't understand how the trip works. Is it a hilly area to cycle round? Does the guide cycle with you? Is there a way to visit them by tuktuk for those who don't like cycling / motorbikes? Any help appreciated please.
Skrevet 5. januar 2018
Sorry for the super slow response, but hopefully this will help others:
1) Mandatory Tour Guide - Yes, you need to register for an official tour of the caves at the Vieng Xai Visitors Centre. They run two tours a day: 9AM and (last I remember) 12 noon. Ideally you arrive the night before, book your tour for the next morning, then can head out of town by noon.
2) How the tour works: You meet your guide at the visitor centre and are provided with an audio guide headset. Your tour guide shows you (by leading on his bicycle/moto) to all of the different locations, opens the gates, and answers any questions that you have about what you hear on audio or see in the caves and surrounding area. The area is quite flat and all nicely connected by concrete or road, but in the heat I'd say it would be pretty tough to see everything on the tour by bicycle.
3) Tuktuks - I don't think there is a tuktuk. Maybe. But, you can most likely hire a local to hop on the back of their bike for the duration. You'd have to arrange in advance (either night before or the morning of your tour) but definitely someone in town or at your guesthouse would be more than happy to arrange this, or ask about it at the visitor center (I had my own motorcycle).
Hope this helps!
Skrevet 30. januar 2018
How did you get here I am travelling from Veng Viang Did you go via Phonsavan?
How long did it take
Skrevet 7. juli 2017
yes you need to go via Phonsavan. From Phonsavan is around 7-8 hours by bus. the bus is leaving in early morning so from vang vieng you should get to phonsavan and spend at least one night there!
Skrevet 7. juli 2017
hi!!! i am in need of information to get to the vietnamese border from vieng xai... the locals turist information office couldn' t tell us anything about transportations for here to the border. did anybody did this itenerary? some tips? thanks!!
Skrevet 6. april 2017
There is a public bus that leaves from in front of the Indian restaurant at about 10:30 am (ish) - the owner of the restaurant can give you more info (cost etc). The bus will pull up and you get on - brace yourself for a fairly eventful ride across the border. At about 5 pm you will be booted from the bus and put on a Vietnamese sleeper bus for the rest of your trip to Hanoi. The journey takes about 7 - 8 hrs.
Viang Xai is so tiny you only need one day to see the caves. Stay at the hotel near the Indian restaurant (which by the way, is about the only restaurant in town and really good). The visitor's center, where u buy your tickets for the cave tour is just down the street on your right.
Viang Xai and Phosavan were my favorite stops (and most interesting) in Laos. Enjoy!
Skrevet 13. april 2017
How do I get to Vieng Xai from Hanoi and then travel to phonsavan?
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