Pakse is one of the most attractive destinations for visitors to Laos. Pakse appeals tourists with its charming and attractiveness. Every time visiting Pakse, tourists will have unique experience that this city brings.
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Favorable geographical location
From Vientiane to Pakse about 700 km, if traveling by plane takes more than 1 hour, while driving along Road 13, Vietnam with a speed of 100 km/hour takes about a day. From Pakse, if tourists want to go to the necessary points such as Bolaven Plateau, Attapeu Province, Gia Lai, Kon Tum (Vietnam) or want to go to Cambodia, just go 40km further to the border.
Since the Lao-Japan Friendship Bridge in Lao has been built over the Mekong River, tourists go more than 40 km to Thailand, then back to the north through Thailand’s Nong Khai province is back to Vientiane (Laos). Due to this particularly attractive location, visitors often choose Pakse as the first destination in their tour.
Transportation to Pakse
Apart from traveling by the road, the air routes to Pakse are also convenient and useful. Lao Airlines has direct daily flights. At present, Pakse province is expanding its second phase of Pakse airport with a value of 50 billion kip (US $6.23 million) to accommodate larger aircraft, serving the rapid increase of passengers. In conclusion, to go to Pakse; there is a wide range of transportation selections, from by air, by water, by road or by bus.
History
Along with its favorable geographical location, this young city is also an attractive tourist and economic attraction of Laos, which formerly is the capital of King Champasak Bounum, the last king of the Lao feudal system was abolished in 1946.
Although more than half a century passed, the anecdotes about the dictatorial reign of this king of Laos are still handed down among the people, especially the lavish life with many of the royal women given from villages to serve.
Attractions
The residence of Bounum Emperor falls into the dreamy Mekong river. The Pakse people are commonly referred to as houses with 1000 windows. Today, this large villa is almost intact and is being exploited by the city as a hotel and tourist destination.
In addition to the monarchy of the King of Laos, there are various other destinations such as the Lao-Japan Friendship Bridge and the Dao Vieng. Going beyond 40km is the World Heritage Site of Wat Phou …
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Festivals
Pakse is also home of profuse exclusive festivals, such as Wat Phou Festival, Khao Phansa Day…
Cuisine
In addition to the places to visit, Pakse dishes are also very appetizing and tasty, especially the fish and prawns which are extremely attractive. In the afternoon, sitting in a restaurant on the river, watching the sunset and falling to the West is impressive.
What to do in Pakse?
If you want to enjoy the massage experience in a traditional way of the Lao people, then the Massage Sauna is an ideal destination for you. Furthermore, there is a bowling alley which is not far from the city center. You can go to this alley by tuk-tuk – one of the most common type of transportation in Laos.
Shopping in Pakse
You can easily buy some traditional souvenirs of Laos such as silk, handicrafts and clothes, … in Plaza Shopping Centre.
Nightlife in Pakse
At night, tourists can visit the Katuad café serving delicious and attractive coffee or dance late at Lotty nightclub and visit Le Panorama at the Pakse Hotel.
Explore more attractions: Golden Buddha (Phu Salao); Li Phi falls; Si Phan Don (4000 Islands); Wat Luang; Champasak Historical Heritage museum; Bolaven Plateau; Wat Phou; Things to do in Pakse
