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Vangviang
City in Vientiane, Laos
Overview
Vangviang is a small but busy riverside town in central Laos, famed for its stunning limestone karsts, lively backpacker scene, and adventure activities like tubing and caving. Its lush landscapes and relaxed vibe attract travelers seeking both excitement and tranquillity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Laos
Province
Vientiane
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Vientiane
Coordinates
18.92°, 102.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$620
Local Cost
$340
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
35
Temperature
23.6°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
20.1°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
2.9°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
943 mm
Internet Speed
47 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 55 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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