Vientiane province sits to the north of Vientiane prefecture with its principal town at Phonhong.
The southern and western parts close to the Mekong river are rice growing areas.
Tourist attractions are located at Nam Ngum dam lake and at Vang Vieng.
The huge, beautiful, artificial Nam Ngum lake was created by damming the Nam Ngum river and
flooding around 250 square km of forest land. The dam is located about 80 km to the north of Vientiane.
The hydroelectric
plant generates most of the power used in Vientiane valley, Luang Prabang town and export the rest to
Thailand.
Vang Vieng, located roughly 160 km north of Vientiane on the highway 13, consists of limestone cliffs, caves,
rapids good for white water rafting and kayaking on the Nam Song river, and tribal villages.
The highway 13 within the province is good for the year round driving. The road goes to Luang Prabang, and
continues further north.
Vientiane province sits to the north of Vientiane prefecture with its principal town at Phonhong.
The southern and western parts close to the Mekong river are rice growing areas.
Vang Vieng, located roughly 160 km north of Vientiane on the highway 13, consists of limestone cliffs, caves,
rapids good for white water rafting and kayaking on the Nam Song river, and tribal villages.