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See the caves inhabited by the Pathet Lao during the 'Secret War'.
An emotional visit to the area where many
thousands of Lao people lost their lives.
Vieng Xai
Vieng Xai
Vieng Xai is about 30 kilometres from Sam Neua. During the 'Secret War' from 1964 to 1973, while the Americans were fighting in North Vietnam, the Vieng Xai Caves were a vital Headquarters for the Pathet Lao.
Vieng Xai is a long distance from Luang Prabang and MinivanLuangPrabang's minivan tour service can organise a tour with hotel accommodation to visit the caves if you wish.
Vieng Xai
Vieng Xai
The area suffered very heavy aerial bombing and around 20,000 soldiers and civilians retreated to shelter in these hidden caves.
The caves became a hidden city providing everything needed for a population of 20,000 people. Cooking had to be done with caution as any smoke would alert the American bombers to the presence of people in that area. The city was equipped with hospitals, schools, markets, military barracks, a theatre and a radio station.
Limestone hills in Vieng Xai
These are rooms, not prison cells
Living area
Meeting room
Pumping fresh air into the caves
One of the many tunnels in the caves
These blood red plants have been planted near the caves as a memorial to the many who lost their lives.
Luang Prabang licence number: AA6174
MinivanLuangPrabang's minivan tour service specialises in arranging custom guided tours in Luang Prabang and throughout Laos for small groups and families by private hire minivan with driver, and our tour operator will do his best to accommodate all of your wishes. Self guided tours with our English speaking driver are also available.
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