Vieng Xai

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Vieng Xai is a city in Hua Phan Province, Laos.

Vieng Xai Halal Travel Guide

Vieng Xai (also Vieng Xay, Vieng Sai) is a neighborhood and town in Hua Phan Province. The town is located on Route 6, 30 kilometers from Sam Neua (provincial capital) and 55 kilometers from the Vietnam/Lao border in Na Meo.

The biggest attraction of the town is the caves. The former Pathet Lao (PL) Revolutionary headquarters of Vieng Xai sit in a striking valley of fertile hills and limestone cliffs riddled with caves, several of which were used to shelter PL officers during the second Indochina War.

During the 1960s, political developments in Laos were influential in the future of this whole region. The US believed that Laos was crucial in the prevention of communist expansion, so this small country became caught up in the conflict between the U.S. and the North Vietnamese. In 1964 and the U.S. began intensive bombing of the Lao communist movement's, Pathet Lao, base area in Xieng Khouang. The Pathet Lao moved east to Vieng Xay and these limestone karst cave networks sheltered their headquarters during their struggle with the US-backed royal Lao government.

In these caves the Pathet Lao established a “hidden city” which supported around 20,000 people. During nine years of almost constant bombing and they sheltered in caves and the surrounding jungle. Most of their daily lives was conducted under cover of darkness. Schools, hospitals, and markets as well as government ministries, a radio station, a theatre, and military barracks were all hidden in the caves.

In 1973 a ceasefire stopped the bombing and the new town of Vieng Xay was established as the capital of the liberated zone. On the 2 Dec 1975 and the Lao People's Democratic Republic was declared, and the capital city was transferred to Vientiane.

Travel as a Muslim to Vieng Xai

Travel on a Bus in Vieng Xai

Songthaews run regularly between Sam Neua and Vieng Xai. Songthaews depart from the local (intra-provincial) Nathong bus station in Sam Neua, about 4 kilometers south of the centre of town (1-2 kilometers after the airport). The earliest bus or songthaew departs around 08:00 and takes 0.5–1 hour and costs 62,000 kip. During the low season and there may not be a songthaew to take you back to Sam Neua. If this is the case, drivers hanging around the bus station may ask for 200,000 kip to drive you back to Sam Neua. It may be feasible to hitchhike from the primary street 2km north of town leading to Sam Neua, though this is unadvisable.

By scooter

If coming from Sam Neua, it is extremely simple to rent a scooter in Sam Neua to reach Vieng Xai. The road is very direct and only involves two right turns. The first right turn is at a large 3 way intersection with a petrol station at one corner. The second intersection is 2 kilometers away from Vieng Xai.

How to get around in Vieng Xai

You can hire a bicycle from the caves visitor centre. Prices are:

  • Standard bicycle: 52,000 kip per tour or 62,000 kip per day.
  • Mountain bike: 15,000 kip per tour or 72,000 kip per day.

What to see in Vieng Xai

  • Vieng Xai Caves - Discover the “hidden city”. There are tours to the caves in English every day at 09:00 and 13:00 (60,000 kip). You can also take a tour at other times during Visitor Centre open hours for an extra 50,000 kip per group. During the low season and there may only be a handful of visitors, so you may even acquire a personal tour and move from cave to cave with the tour guide on his scooter. The Visitor's Centre also has tourist information for the town and region. To reach the Visitor's Centre from the bus station, head south (away from the direction of where you came, if you came from Sam Neua) and turn left at the fork and monument. The centre will be on your right after a few minutes' walk.

What to do in Vieng Xai

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Vieng Xai

Halal Restaurants in Vieng Xai

There is an afternoon market.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Vieng Xai

Vieng Xai - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Vieng Xai, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Vieng Xai. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Vieng Xai and its surrounding regions.

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Vieng Xai is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Vieng Xai.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

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Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Vieng Xai

  • Na Meo (Lao/Vietnam border) - 07:15 roughly - a songthaew that departs from Sam Neua at 06:45. You should wait on the primary street from Sam Neua to Na Meo (roughly 1 kilometers from Vieng Xai town centre). 2.5–3 hours, 22,000 kip
  • Sam Neua Many songthaews a day (05:40, 06:40, 07:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 15:00), yet may hardly be any (or none) during the low season. Costs 15,000 or 62,000 kip, takes 0.5–1 hours. Departs from the market. Update/Note (October 2022): The fare is 15,000 or 62,000 kip for local residents.

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