VV is the party capitol of the
entire country – perhaps one of the top spots in the whole of Southeast Asia.
While there are lots of activities for the non-alcoholics, getting wasted
(again and again) is name of the game in Vang Vieng. And you have your choice
of where to do so.
The riverside is the spot for
those with an early thirst. It gets going around 1 pm and lasts until nightfall
– but be careful making your way back along the unlit and unmarked banks in the
dark. Along the river, bars that are little more than wooden docks jut out into
the river. It’s easiest to swim from bar to bar and they staff are more than willing
to throw you a line and pull you in. If budget isn’t a concern, you can rent a
tube rather than swim. At every new bar, you are given a bright bracelet and a
free shot.
When the riverside dies down,
it’s back to town for a shower, a sandwich, and….a bucket. Cups be damned.
Drinks in Vang Vieng are served in small buckets, like the ones you see
children playing with at the beach. The best spots in town for finding free
buckets: Sakura, Smile Bar, and of course, Bucket Bar. Again be warned: if they
let you pour your own bucket, don’t make it straight up. The liquor is really
cheap and you will shortly find yourself blacking out, being escorted back to
your hotel, and waking up with the spins.
Vang Vieng is not for the faint
of heart (or liver).
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