Khone-Phapheng waterfalls are in the 4,000 Islands in the south of Laos. They are thought to be the biggest in Asia and their flow is the biggest in the world.

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Khone Phapheng

The main city of northern Laos, Luang Prabang is classified as a world heritage site, making it a must-visit for anyone touring the country. 

Luang Prabang

Vang Vieng has the reputation of being a destination for backpackers who come to party day and night. Nevertheless, this city and its surroundings are unbelievably beautiful, ideal for hiking. 

Vang Vieng

 Wat Phou is the biggest and most beautiful archaeological site in Laos. It is 10 km from Champassak, surrounded by pretty scenery.  

Vat Phou

 Thakhek is a small town in southern Laos. It is of no particular interest other than as the starting point of a 3-day motorcycle tour!

Thakhek

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Thakhek is the sort of place I like, few tourists and grandiose countryside, full of typically Laotian mountains and scenery. I took off by motorbike to go and visit the dozens of caves hidden inside the cliffs. If you have a good map it's not difficult to find out where you are and I had enough time to visit the essential things in a day. Thakhek is the sort of place where you combine a slightly energetic holiday (a motorbike on ground that is not really very flat and very dry!) with experiences that are off the beaten path and <a href="https://www.evaneos.fr/ou-partir/idee-population-locale/">trips full of encounters</a>. And you do meet lots of people - like these children playing with cute puppies in front of their house, or this family picnicking on the path to a cave who invited us to have a drink with them! The town itself, like the rest of Laos, is quite peaceful, although there are some things going on along the bank of the Mekong where they face Thailand. You can eat well there (I had this chocolate mousse which still makes my mouth water) - it would be a pleasure to go back!

Thakhek is a small town beside the Mekong n the centre of Laos. It's the departure point for those who want to do a trip round the area exploring the numerous caves.

Thakhek is an old colonial city of Laos. There's not much to visit there apart from the small local market, which will provide you with the opportunity to get out and meet the locals. In short, it is not an essential element of <a href="/laos/">a trip to Laos</a> but it is a good place from which to discover its region. The only real interest of Thakhek is as the starting point for a large motorcycle tour to explore the beautiful region of Khammuan that you can complete in a few days. This circuit contains a concentrate of the natural landscapes of Laos: lakes, lagoons, mountains and caves are all present in this region.  Take warm and waterproof clothing if you decide to do it, as you will often get caught in the rain!

Thakhek is a small town in southern Laos. It is of no particular interest other than as the starting point of a 3-day motorcycle tour!

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