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Sabai dee and welcome to this guide to Travel in Laos. Laos is a small country in South-East Asia, somewhat overshadowed by its neighbours Thailand and Cambodia, which has managed to develop without becoming tourism-dependent. This doesn’t in any way mean that it’s not worth visiting! Picture a landscape of rice paddies as far as the eye can see, where it’s not unusual to see water buffalo working the land. It’s a country where the beauty of the stormy skies mingles perfectly with the waters of the rivers. The people are unbelievably kind. Buddhism is omnipresent and governs every stage of life. It’s a country where you can switch off from normal life, chill out, take your time and just listen to the rice grow. It’s a country that’s simply a delight to travel in. You’re not imagining it: a stay in Laos is an exquisite and timeless experience. You will be charmed by the sublime Luang Prabang. The former capital houses magnificent temples and monasteries, interspersed with a wonderful natural landscape of hills and the waters of the Mekong. The Mekong, or ‘mother of water’ is sure to be the common thread that runs through your trip to Laos, as you follow its winding course by bus, by car and above all by boat, one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the ancient kingdom of a million elephants…

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Being on the other side of the Mekong than Pakse, it's a great departure point if you're heading to Wat Phou Champassak. The village itself is not void of interest, and you'll be enchanted by a short stay here.

Champassak

Khong

Muang Sing is a pretty village miles from anywhere, about 2 hours from Luang Nam Tha and lost in the countryside of northern Laos. 

Muang Sing

Situated 200 km from Luang Prabang in the north of Laos in mountains covered with lush vegetation, Nong Khiaw is a sumptuous village on the banks of the Nam Ou river. 

Nong Khiaw

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<a href="/laos/">Exploring the north of Laos</a> is about soaking up the magnificent countryside along the Mekong and its tributary, the Nam Ou. 
 I loved Nong Khiaw because I found it a great place to stay during my travels across the country. There are several beautiful walks starting from there, exploring some old caves, and little isolated villages, not forgetting the waterfalls and the beautiful rice paddies. Nong Khiaw is surrounded by steep cliffs and I liked the fact that it encouraged you to relax and unwind. 
 However, for travellers whose time isn't limited, I recommend you choose the village of Muong Ngoy (which isn't far from there) instead, because I found more authentic.

Nong Khiaw is a village on the banks of Nam Ouriver, a tributary of the Mekong, in the north of Laos, and a favourite destination for travellers looking for calm and nature.

Nong Khiaw is an absolutely splendid small village in northern Laos. It is always difficult to make comparisons, but I found that Nong Khiaw is the most beautiful village that I came across. Everything is beautiful in this exquisite natural setting. The river at the bottom of the valley which loses itself in the distance is gorgeous. In the morning the villagers come there do their gymnastics in the mist. During the day the fishermen cast their nets and the children play and swim happily. In the evening the few tourists come to observe the magnificent sunset. All of day-to-day life is centred around the Nam Ou. I loved it. I also went for wonderful walks in the mountain around the village where I witnessed fine scenes of everyday life. When the morning comes to leave this paradise, you have two alternatives to reach Luang Prabang. 3 hours by bus or 6 hours by boat on the Nam Ou and the Mekong. I chose the second option and certainly don't regret it. You will have understood by now that I fell in love with Nong Khiaw, this hidden treasure of <a href="/laos/">tourism in Laos</a>.

Situated 200 km from Luang Prabang in the north of Laos in mountains covered with lush vegetation, Nong Khiaw is a sumptuous village on the banks of the Nam Ou river.

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