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Vieng Xai Cave City

Vieng Xai, Laos
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Ranked #23 of 94 attractions in Laos
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: A series of caves that served as the base of the pathet lao during the revolutionary war in Laos / Vietnam war. Open as a "museum" with first rate...... more » Owner description: A series of caves that served as the base of the pathet lao during the revolutionary war in Laos / Vietnam war. Open as a "museum" with first rate audio tour. « less
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Hong Kong, China
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Not to be missed”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

We visited these caves on a tour of Northern Laos. We read about these caves but we were overwhelmed by just how incredible the communist cave complex turned out to be. When you arrive you get a local guide and an audio guide. Both are really enlightening about what really happened in Laos between 1963 - 1973. It is very... More

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Alberta
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Stunning scenery with thought provoking history”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
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This is an attraction not to be missed if travelling to Laos. Vieng Xai is a beautiful little town set amid karst outcrops. Our purpose in coming here was to learn more about this area's compelling history. Forty years ago the United States bombed this area relentlessly and the villagers retreated to living in caves. There are still many visible... More

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Denmark
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“The Unspoiled Pearl of Northeastern Laos”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2010
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Vieng Xai was no doubt a highlight for us in Laos. It is not very touristy and the landscape is really amazing. We spend a day visiting the famous Pathet Lao caves and was so interessting. Only around 50.000 kip for entry pass to all the 7 biggest caves including good, english speaking guides at all the caves. More

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wales
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Vieng Xai, the spiritual home of the modern Laos.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2010
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Wandering through the sleepy but picturesque town of Vieng Xai it is hard to imagine the events that took place here some forty odd years ago but delve a little deeper and the story unfolds. During the 1960's and 70's Vieng Xai was the base of the Pathet Lao, the left wing insurgency which, with help from the North Vietnamese,... More

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東京
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185 reviews 185 reviews
Reviews in 76 cities Reviews in 76 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
“パテートラオ発祥の地”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2011
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