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Definition of vang vieng
vang vieng
vang vieng Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A tourist-oriented town in Vientiane Province, central Laos, situated on the Nam Song River and celebrated for its dramatic limestone karst landscapes and outdoor activities.
Example
"During our trip through Southeast Asia, we spent three days in Vang Vieng exploring the stunning limestone caves and kayaking down the river."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Lao language, where 'Vang Vieng' refers to a town or settlement situated by a pool or river eddy, reflecting its location along the Nam Song River.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vang vieng. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vang vieng